Teacher Aide II-Child Development Center

Salary: $11.38 Hourly
Location : Killeen-Central Campus
Job Type: Part-Time Staff
Job Number: 202500012
Division: Workforce Career Technology
Department: Early Childhood Development
Opening Date: 01/08/2026
Closing Date: 2/11/2026 11:59 PM Central

Summary of Position

Assist classroom teacher in preparing and maintaining a safe learning environment, setting up centers, and preparing needed materials and supplies. Conduct group time, small groups, center time and outside activities. Substitute for absent teachers and provide extra help in classrooms as needed. Know and follow all Texas Minimum Standards for Licensed Childcare Centers as well as policies and procedures of CTC Child Development Lab School.
Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED required, and 6 hours of Child Development/Early Childhood courses from a nationally, regionally or identified at the state level accredited institution of higher education required and preferably enrolled in the child development program.(Transcripts must be uploaded to show the courses completed)--One semester of lab experience in a lab school or 6 months working with children (0-5 years) in a licensed child care facility required.
Knowledge Skills and Ability

• Ability to maintain a safe and healthy environment for the children.
• Knowledge of child growth and development.
• Ability to understand and provide developmentally appropriate activities.
• Ability to work with administrators, co-workers, students, parents and children.
• Know and carry out requirements of the Texas Minimum Standards for Licensed Childcare and NAEYC Standards.
• Know and follow all requirements from CTC Employee Handbook relating to care of the children.

Essential Functions

• Supervise all aspects of classroom and playground to maintain as safe and healthy an environment as the teacher.
• Promote healthy physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development of each child.
• Treat children with dignity and respect.
• Consistently follow the classroom teacher's schedule, routines, rules and guidance techniques.
• Carry out teacher's curriculum in all areas; music, art, literacy, math, science and social studies.
• Help prepare learning environment, materials and supplies and set up interest centers.
• Interact during all activities.
• Become aware of each child's interest, abilities, and developmental level and encourage appropriate activities.
• Refer parents to lead teachers for questions or concerns dealing with children's needs, behaviors and special instructions.
• Maintain confidentiality and high standards of professional attitudes, ethics, loyalty, and confidentiality in regard to children, parents, and staff.
• Notify Center Director as early as possible for necessary absences or unavailability.

EEO Statement

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01

What is the highest level of degree attained or conferred? (Must attach transcript with degree conferred date)

• High School Diploma/GED only
• Certificate of Completion or 30 college credits
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• I do not have a GED or High School Diploma

02

How many years of recent experience do you have in an early childhood center or classroom?

• No Experience
• Less than 2 Years Experience
• 2 to 3 Years Experience
• 4 to 5 Years Experience
• 6 to 7 Years Experience
• More than 7 Years Experience

03

Are you currently enrolled in a Teacher Education Program or currently enrolled in Child Development Courses?

• Yes, and I will provide transcripts showing my enrollment
• No, I am not currently enrolled but have completed some courses and will provide transcripts
• No, I am not currently enrolled and have not completed any of these specific courses

04

Do you have at least 6 credit hours of Child Development/Early Childhood courses? (If yes, then transcript must be uploaded)

• Yes
• No

05

Are you a Veteran of the US Armed Forces?

• Yes
• No

06

How many years of experience do you have specifically in a licensed childcare facility?

• No Experience
• 6 Months Experience
• 1 Year Experience
• 2 Years Experience
• 3 Years Experience
• More than 3 Years Experience

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