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COMMUNITY ACTION CORPORATION

Child Care Assistant

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What they do

A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.

$31,678 / year median in Texas

+13% projected growth

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More Like This $0.00 Salary Not Available Position range in South Texas $8.82 - $11.10 Per hour Child Care Assistant
COMMUNITY ACTION CORPORATION
Occupation:
Childcare Workers
Location:
HEBBRONVILLE, TX - 78361
Job Type:
Regular, Part Time (Less than 30 Hours), Permanent Employment, Day Shift
Posted:
08/13/2026 Positions available: 1
Source:
WorkInTexas
Web Site:
WorkInTexas Onsite /
Remote:
Work onsite all of the time
Updated:
08/16/2026
Expires:
09/12/2026 Job #: 17054846 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience 12 Month(s) Age 18 and up DL Required Language English, Well Schedule Part Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Day Shift Public Transit Available Benefits Help for . General Summary Works on meal preparation, dish washing, meal documentation, nutrition services, and sanitation of the facility (indoors and outdoor play areas) in accordance with regulations. The Child Care Assistant assists with child check-in and check-out procedures. Maintains data on services provided and assists the Teacher with any duties as assigned. This will be a Part-Time position totaling 25 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Primary Responsibilities 1. Cleans and sanitizes the kitchen to include the floors, refrigerators, freezers, stoves, appliances, pots, pans, supplies and utensils, as directed. 2. Maintains and follows standards of sanitation, health, safety and nutrition. 3. Records food and equipment temperature in accordance with standards. 4. Maintains weekly inventory of food and supplies and directs ordering to Operations Manager. 5. Upon delivery of meals, prepares food for classrooms and assists teachers in setting up and cleaning up. 6. Assists the classroom teachers with maintaining a clean and safe environment (indoors/outdoors) for the children including dusting, sanitizing, maintaining trash and other cleaning/sanitizing duties as needed. 7. Assists teachers with the supervision, safety and well-being of all children including active supervision, maintaining child/staff ratio, and that no child is left alone or unsupervised. 8. Cleans, sanitizes and prepares the playground area for children including the setting up of toys and other needed items for outdoor play. 9. Assists the center with child check-in and check-out procedures. 10. Complies with the Programs confidentiality policy. 11. Any other duty as assigned by the Operations Manager. Work Experience Required Must have computer, documentation and recordkeeping and reporting experience. Good verbal, problem solving and writing skills are required. A valid drivers license, safe driving record and acceptance by the Agencys vehicle insurance carrier are required. Must pass TDFPS background check. Must pass a Pre-employment physical. Preferred Previous experience working in a childcare setting Education/Certifications/Licensure Required Must have a high school diploma or GED Preferred Working towards or willing to work towards a CDA credential or Associates in Early Childhood Development Skills Required Annual certification and training in the following: Health Certificate, First Aid Certification and Adult and Infant / Toddler CPR Certification and Food Handlers Certification. Must attend 24 clock hours of professional development and staff training per year to include: active supervision, safety practices, training that improves child and family outcomes, training on methods to handle suspected or known child abuse and neglect cases that comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, and any other trainings as outlined by the Head Start Performance Standards and Child Care Regulation from the State of Texas. Preferred Excellent communication skills Physical Requirements If a preliminary offer of employment is extended, a physical will be required before the offer can be accepted. Able to perform the following physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation: critical sensory requirements include general vision; specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Hear or listen in the normal range (corrected) and speak and give directions clearly. Able to walk, sit, stand, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 10 lbs., and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.