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SOUTHSIDE YOUTH SENTER
Child Care Program Assistant
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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$32,319 / year median in Texas
+11% projected growth
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Position range in Wichita County $9.07 - $11.71 Per hour Child Care Program Assistant
SOUTHSIDE YOUTH SENTER
Occupation:
Childcare WorkersLocation:
Wichita Falls, TX - 76302-2111Job Type:
Regular, Part Time (Less than 30 Hours), Permanent Employment, Evening/Swing ShiftPosted:
07/31/2026 Positions available: 2Source:
WorkInTexasWeb Site:
WorkInTexas Onsite /Remote:
Work onsite all of the timeUpdated:
08/24/2026Expires:
09/24/2026 Job #: 17048876 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Age 21 and up DL Required Schedule Part Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Evening / Swing Shift Public Transit Available Benefits Help for .Job Title:
Program Assistant/ Van Driver Department:
Child Care Reports To:
Autumn Speer, Program Director (940)767-7071 autumn.speer@southsideyouthsenter.comSalary/ Availability:
$10.00/hour (90 day Introductory Period), $11.00 starting on the employees 91st day of employment. $0.50/every 6 months based on employee performance evaluations not to exceed $13.00/Hourly. Monday-Friday 2:30-06:30 (School Year) Monday- Friday 7:30-06:00 (Summer/ School Breaks & Holidays) Some Evenings & Saturdays for training or special events (Average 1 Evening a month and 2-3 saturdays per year)Job Summary:
After-School & Summer Program Assistants are the front line child-care providers at our lively and energetic center. They provide care for groups of up to 16 children at a time, while keeping the children engaged in and ensuring the health and safety of the children, and cleanliness of the center at all times.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for the safety of all children in the group ranging in ages from 5-13 years old Actively engaged with students while implementing a STEAM-based curriculum Follow curriculum/lesson plans to facilitate the planned activities Provide support to fellow staff members Ensure compliance with all relevant state regulations and standards Serve as a role model to the children in the group through appearance and actions Maintain an environment that is safe, clean, and inviting Transport children from school to center, and on field trips on one of the Southside Youth Senter vans (must be 21 years of age). Other Duties as assignedQualifications:
6 months employment in licensed child-care preferred but not required. Must be 21 years of age or older High School Diploma or equivalent is required Must be able to pass Texas Department of Health & Human Services Background Check and Fingerprints Must possess or be able to obtain valid Pediatric/Adult CPR & First Aid, as well as food handlers certification. Must Possess a valid Driver's license or State IDBenefits
- Dental Insurance