Teaching Assistant

HS-LA PORTE; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County Department of Education HS-LA PORTE in La Porte, Texas seeks a Teaching Assistant to support classroom activities and administrative duties for children in Head Start. You will help prepare materials, assist with lessons, and ensure compliance with Head Start standards and HCDE policies.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and either a CDA credential or an associate degree in Early Childhood Education, or is enrolled in a CDA or related degree program with

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• CDA credential or Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field; or enrolled in CDA credential program to be completed within 12 months and CDA within 24 months of hire; or enrolled in a program leading to an Associate or Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Model HCDE and Head Start’s mission, vision and values.
• Screen assigned students within 45 days of enrollment.
• Support the teacher in creating an engaging, positive instructional environment.
• Participate in lesson plan creation and support implementation.
• Assist with ongoing assessments to support individual instruction and monitor student progress.
• Maintain adequate supervision to ensure health, welfare, and safety of students.
• Support teacher during semi-annual home visits and parent-teacher conferences.
• Collaborate with parents, colleagues and community partners to support school readiness goals.
• Ensure all assignments and documentation are complete and accurate.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Able to work with adults

Effective communication

Computer proficiency

Written and verbal communication

Bilingual English/Spanish (a plus)

Education

High School diploma or GED

CDA credential or associate degree in ECE

CDA credential program enrollment (12 months)

Associate or Bachelor’s degree program enrollment

Job description

Teaching Assistant

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This job is also posted in HARRIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Job Details

Job ID: 5944459

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Assist the teacher in the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements as it applies to children enrolled in the Head Start center. Ensure compliance with all HCDE policies, division procedures, Head Start Program Performance Standards, Child Care Licensing Minimum Standards and other local, state and federal regulations.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High School diploma or GED equivalence
• Pre-School Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field;
• Enrolled in Pre-School Child Development Associate (CDA) credential program to be completed no later than 12 months and CDA credential achieved no later than 24 months of hire date; or
• Enrolled in a program leading to an Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work well with adults
• Ability to communicate effectively
• General knowledge of computer systems and software applications
• Basic written and verbal communication skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking skills a plus

Experience:

• Six months to one year experience working with young children in a Head Start program or other early childhood education program or documentation of 24 hours of early care and education training obtained within the past twelve months

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Model HCDE and Head Start’s mission, vision and values.
• Screen assigned students within the first 45 days of enrollment.
• Support the teacher in creating an instructional environment that is engaging, positive and interactive.
• Participate in the creation of lesson plans and support implementation.
• Assist with ongoing assessments to support individual instruction and monitor progress of students, consistently sharing information with teaching team.
• Maintain adequate supervision to ensure students’ health, welfare, and safety.
• Support the teacher during semi-annual home visits and parent-teacher conferences.
• Work collaboratively with parents, colleagues and community partners to support HCDE Head Start’s school readiness goals for children, families and the community.
• Ensure all required assignments and documentation is complete and accurate as required.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15.50 to $18.90 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 6300 Irvington Blvd.
• Houston, Texas 77022
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]