Program Assistant

$10.00 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in Wichita County $14.81 - $24.19 Per hour Program Assistant

SOUTHSIDE YOUTH SENTER

Occupation:

Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare

Location:

WICHITA FALLS, TX - 76302

Positions available: 1 Job #: 16832363

Source:

WorkInTexas

Posted:

03/04/2025

Updated:

04/02/2026

Expires:

05/08/2026

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Other, see job description Shift Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience 6 Month(s) Age 18 and up DL Required Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Benefits Help for .

Job Title:

Program Assistant- Department:

Child Care Reports To:

Autumn Speer, Program Director (940)767-7071 autumn.speer@southsideyouthsenter.com

Salary/ 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 2:30-06:00 (School Year) Monday- Friday 7:30-06:00 (Summer/ School Breaks & Holidays) Some Saturdays 8:00-1:00pm for

Staff Development 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 assigned

Qualifications:

Must be 18 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 Drivers license or State ID 6 months employment in licensed child-care preferred but not required.