More Like This Salary Not Available Position range in West Central $30k - $51k Per Year Early Head Start Program Aide Sweetwater Independent School District

Occupation:

Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare

Location:

Sweetwater, TX - 79556

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Other, see job description Shift

Posted:

08/17/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

08/20/2026

Expires:

09/16/2026 Job #: 17056527 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Age 18 and up DL Required Language English, Very Well Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Help for .

REGION XIV ESC HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START

JOB

DESCRIPTION

POSITION:

Head Start/Early Head Start Program Aide

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be at least 18 years of age High School Diploma/GED Valid Texas Drivers License Current First Aid/AED/CPR Certifications for infant and toddler or must be willing to obtain or have current First Aid/AED/CPR certification for infant/toddler/adult .

REPORTS TO

ISD Building Principal/Director

JOB GOAL

To comply with all federal guidelines (Head Start Performance Standards, Policies and Procedures), all Texas State Child Care Licensing Procedures, and all local Head Start policies in providing children and families with all Early Head Start services for providing quality services to children and families. To help children progress toward the overall goal of social competence through providing children with a learning environment and varied experiences that help them develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their individual age and development. (Primary responsibility is to assist with transition and assist Early Head Start and Head Start Teachers when needed in classroom or lunchroom to maintain appropriate child staff ratio.)

MISSION STATEMENT

To provide high quality comprehensive services including education to promote self-sufficiency in children and families while collaborating with the school districts and community partners.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES I.

PLANNING Follows daily schedule and written plans. Sets up learning centers. Prepares needed materials in advance. Knows and complies with minimum Child-Care Licensing Standards (EHS only) and participates with Teaching Team in performing daily checks to ensure compliance with those standards. Maintains awareness and compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and Head Start Act. Maintains job related confidentiality. II.

CLASSROOM

Maintains an orderly and safe classroom environment. Knows which children for which he/she has responsibility Knows each childs name and has information showing each childs age Supervises children at all times, adjusting appropriately for different ages and abilities of children Ensures the children are following procedures to maintain a safe environment.