Teaching Assistant - Early Intervention

Davies Institute for Speech & Hearing; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Sick time

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Davies Institute for Speech & Hearing in Katy, TX, invites applications for a full-time Teaching Assistant in our Early Intervention Classroom at the Davies Development Center. You will support daily instruction and caregiving for children ages 12 months to 5 years with hearing loss and related developmental needs, alongside teachers, SLPs, and audiologists.

The role emphasizes compassionate, patient teamwork in a language-rich setting with structured routines, daily activities, and ongoing

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an early childhood, preschool, or child care setting.
• Familiar with routines of infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children.
• Compassionate, reliable, and able to remain calm in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teacher with implementing daily lessons and activities.
• Support listening, language, and social skills 1:1 or in small groups.
• Model use of speech, signs, visuals, and communication devices as needed.
• Help with feeding, diapering, potty training, and ADLs.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patience

Childcare

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Early Intervention Classroom

• Location: Davies Development Center.
• Starting Salary: $35,000/year.
• Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

About Us

We are a family-centered pediatric clinic and early intervention school serving children ages 12 months to 5 years with hearing loss, speech/language delays, and related developmental needs. Our classroom provides a language-rich, auditory-verbal environment focused on helping young children build strong foundations for listening, spoken language, social-emotional growth, and independence. We are deeply committed to partnering with families and creating a nurturing, developmentally appropriate environment where every child can thrive.

Position Overview

The Teaching Assistant will work closely with the classroom teacher, speech-language pathologists, and audiologists to support daily instruction and child care in a specialized early intervention classroom. This includes helping with learning activities, daily routines, feeding, diapering, potty training, and individualized communication support. This is a full-time, hands-on position best suited for someone with experience in early childhood care who is passionate about helping children with diverse learning needs.

Key Responsibilities

Learning Support & Engagement:

• Assist the lead teacher with implementing daily lessons and therapeutic activities.
• Work one-on-one or in small groups to support listening, language, and social skills.
• Model and reinforce use of speech, signs, visual supports, and communication devices as needed.
• Prepare and organize learning materials, visuals, and classroom setups.

Caregiving & Daily Routines

• Assist with feeding, including bottle feeding and food preparation for young children.
• Provide support with diaper changing, toileting, and potty training following each child’s routine.
• Help children with dressing, hygiene, handwashing, and other activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in all caregiving areas (restrooms, diaper stations, eating spaces).

Classroom Environment

• Support a safe, organized, and nurturing classroom setting.
• Supervise and engage children during indoor/outdoor play and quiet time.
• Observe and document behavior, progress, and developmental milestones.
• Implement positive behavior strategies with consistency and warmth.

Team & Family Collaboration

• Communicate effectively with teaching staff, therapists, and families.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and planning sessions.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and learning around early childhood hearing loss and language acquisition.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working in an early childhood, preschool, or child care setting.
• Familiarity with routines of infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children.
• Physically able to lift, carry, bend, sit on the floor, and move throughout the classroom.
• Compassionate, reliable, and able to remain calm in a dynamic environment.
• Basic understanding of child development and age-appropriate care.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with children who have developmental delays, Autism, speech/language delays, or hearing loss.
• Training in early childhood education, CDA, or relevant coursework.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Familiarity with sign language, visual schedules, or augmentative communication tools.

What We Offer

• A supportive, close-knit team of professionals.
• On-the-job training in specialized early intervention approaches.
• A workplace that values compassion, inclusion, and growth.
• Paid holidays, sick time, and opportunities for advancement in a mission-driven environment.