Teacher's Assistant

San Jacinto College; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

San Jacinto College – Central Campus seeks a Teacher's Assistant to support education of children aged six weeks to five years, applying current child development theories and practices. You will help develop curriculum, provide developmentally appropriate activities, and document progress to inform individualized lesson plans.

This on-site role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, AED/CPR/First Aid, and fingerprint background check. Preferred: AA/AS in Early Childhood.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of child development theories and NICHE standards (NAEYC/DAP)
• Requires ability to communicate with parents and colleagues
• Requires knowledge of TEKS for early childhood
• Requires background check and TB test
• Requires ability to prepare individualized lesson plans

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing curriculum and activities
• Observes and documents development; supports lesson planning
• Communicates with parents and colleagues in writing and verbally
• Collaborates with the Child Development/Early Childhood Education Department
• Maintains a safe classroom and conducts daily inspections
• Attends community functions and builds partnerships with families

Skills

Child development knowledge

Developmentally appropriate practices

TEKS knowledge

Communication with parents

College values

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

AAS/AA in Early Childhood or related field

Job description

Teacher's Assistant - Central Campus

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To assist in educating young children ages six weeks to five years utilizing current child development theories and practices. Helps establish a culture to support learning and sustain an environment which promotes the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of children.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists in developing education curriculum and providing stimulating and developmentally appropriate activities which support the developmental level of each child.
• Observes, maintains documentation through anecdotal records, assesses children’s development, and assists in creating individualized lesson plans to meet those needs.
• Employs verbal and written communication to convey essential information to parents, students and colleagues.
• Works in collaboration with the Child Development/Early Childhood Education Department.

Additional Job Functions:

• Maintains a safe environment by daily inspections of classrooms and playground.
• Inventories and identifies necessary material and supplies for classrooms.
• Assumes the duties of teacher as needed.
• Attends community functions, building a partnership with children and families.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of child development theories and practices based on the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
• Knowledge of Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP)
• Knowledge of child care minimum standards of Texas
• Knowledge of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for children entering the public-school system
• Knowledge of resources within the community to accommodate the needs of children and families
• Knowledge of anti-bias curriculum and multicultural education
• Ability to demonstrate the College values
• Ability to pass a background check with fingerprint identification and a TB test
• Ability to prepare individualized lesson plans to meet the developmental needs of each child in all areas of development including essential academic knowledge and skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain a rapport with parents and students by counseling, consulting and educating.
• Ability to create a positive, hospitable environment which promotes collaboration between the laboratory school and families.

Required Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education:

• AAS or AA in Early Childhood or related field.

Required Experience:

• One year of experience in an early childhood setting

Preferred Experience:

• Two years of experience in an early childhood setting

Required Licenses/Certifications (within the first two weeks of employment):

• Current Adult, Child, and Pediatric AED/CPR/First Aid Certificate
• Food Handler Certificate

Note: The duties of this position require a physical presence at the assigned on-site work location during unrestricted operations with very limited or no opportunity for remote work arrangements.

Salary Grade: 101

Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year. See Salary Schedule

Requisition Number: req6402

Posting Close Date: 9/30/2026