Teacher Aide

$11.67 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Teacher Aide

NEIGHBORS IN NEED OF

Occupation:

Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education

Location:

Harlingen, TX - 78550 Positions available: 1 Job #: 16958251

Source:

WorkInTexas

Posted:

01/15/2026

Updated:

03/17/2026

Expires:

04/24/2026

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift 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 Spanish, Well Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Day Shift Benefits Help for .

A. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must be at least 18 years of age 2. Must have no criminal record or criminal charges pending 3. Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with liability insurance 4. Must be able to speak, read and write English 5. Must have or be willing to obtain First Aide/CPR certification 6. Must have a clear TB and physical examination before first day of employment 7. Must have a high school diploma or GED 8. Must have a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or enrolled or willing to enroll in a CDA credential program to be completed within 2 years 9. Must be skilled in data entry 10. Must have computer skills - Microsoft Windows environment and Office suite

B. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Have a certificate of proficiency in child care development 2. Be enrolled in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree 3. Have 6 months experience in child care 4. Be Bilingual - able or willing to learn to speak, read and write English and Spanish 5. Be a local resident of Cameron or Willacy County 6. Be a person sensitive to the needs of the poor and disadvantaged

C. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assists Teacher with all regular Head Start classroom related activities, and will serve temporarily as Teacher when required 2. Assist Teacher with home visits 3. Performs related duties within the scope of Head Start as assigned by Head Teacher 4. Assists Teacher in maintaining an 85% average daily attendance 5. Assists Teacher in maintaining assigned enrollment quota 6. Assists Teacher in generating the assigned non-federal share (In-Kind) 7. When necessary will be expected to attend staff training through pre-service and in-service workshops 8. Supports the efforts of Head Start families in the enhancement of their children's healthy wellbeing and academic success 9. Performs any other duties assigned by supervisor relative to program operations 10. Works on weekends, holidays, and/or evenings on especial assigned projects and/or tasks on request of the Executive/Head Start Director