Child Care Classroom Assistant

Child Care Classroom Assistant

Salary

$15.10 Hourly

Location

Amarillo, TX

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

202400810

Division

Child Development

Department

11_14_00_710700 - (HAGY) - Hagy Child Care Center

Opening Date

08/27/2026

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Grade

3

• Description
• Benefits

Summary

At Amarillo College, our mission is: Transforming our community and economy through learning, innovation, and achievement. Every team member, regardless of job title or duties, is responsible first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.

This is an exciting time to work for Amarillo College! We are seeking our next Part-time Child Care Classroom Support Assistant who will be all-in on our mission and who will perform a variety of clerical and administrative tasks to support the operations of the assigned program/department and facilitate smooth office procedures.

DESCRIPTION The Classroom Teacher Assistants for our HAGY will provide support in childcare center classrooms to children and to the Early Learning Teacher.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required: Highschool Diploma or GED

Preferred: Some College coursework in a related field

EXPERIENCE

Required: One (1) year of experience working in the Early Childhood profession.

Preferred: Two (2) years' Experience working in the Early Childhood profession.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:

Preferred: Food Safe Manager, CPR and First Aid.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Clear background history.
• Complete 38 clock hours of training each year.
• In accordance with Texas state law and licensing rules of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, persons employed in this position will be subject to a Child Care Criminal History Check (TDPRS Form 2971), FBI Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis test.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with children, families and staff.
• Assist staff, students, and administrative personnel.
• Work under the supervision of the Early Learning Teacher.
• Provide a safe environment for performance of work and play.
• Greet visitors and students.
• Answer phone calls and route them to the correct person.
• Promote and protect children's health by keeping classroom sanitized and following proper health codes.
• Maintain effective office organization and accurate record management.
• Assist staff with both long and short-range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy.
• Assist with laundry, kitchen, and perform other duties.
• Perform other work-related duties as required.
• As an Amarillo College employee, seek knowledge of and pledge to actively engage in a culture of caring striving to serve students, peers and the community by embracing the AC Core Values: Wow, Family, Fun, Innovation, and Yes!

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work well with a team and independently.
• Ability to love and nurture the children that attend child care facilities.
• Ability to uphold high standards of the child care center.
• Willing to keep top level quality of care.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude towards job and facility.
• Maintain confidentiality

Notice of Background: Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal history background check and possibly a pre-employment drug test.

Promotional Opportunity Policy: Under the Amarillo College Promotional Opportunity Policy, only current appointed or part-time non-appointed employees will be considered for a position during the first five (5) working days from notice or posting.

Amarillo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Part-time employees are entitled to a free gym membership at the First Bank Southwest Fitness center, Free tuition up to 6 credits per semester, and a generous retirement plan.

Employer Amarillo College

Address 2201 S Washington St

PO Box 447

Amarillo, Texas, 79109

Phone 806-371-5040

Website https://www.actx.edu/