Child Development Assistant Pool

Position Information

Posting Number S1009. This position is open to All Applicants.

Job Title:

CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT POOL. Department:
Center for Early Learning. Position Type:
Non-Exempt. Employment Status:
Full-Time-Staff. Salary Minimums:
Level I - $10.16;
Level II - $11.12;
Level III - $12.15. Open Date 11/10/2025. Close Date:
Open Until Filled.

The purpose of this position is to assist in meeting the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of a group of young children and model for CDEC students’ appropriate teaching and care-giving practices. This is accomplished by assisting in writing and implementing daily activity plans; by helping children with physical skills, self-esteem, social, cognitive, and communication skills and observing children for developmental milestones.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Current Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certification (Documentation of current certification is required within two weeks of employment).
• Food Handler’s Certificate (Documentation of current certification is required within two weeks of employment).

• Six (6) months teaching experience in a center-based child care setting OR six (6) months of closely related teaching experience with children 0-8 years.

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential (Submission of CDA is required) OR Twelve (12) credit hours in Child Development or Early Childhood Education.
• Two (2) years teaching experience in a center-based child care setting OR two (2) years closely related teaching experience with children 0-8 years.

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential (Submission CDA is required) OR Twelve (12) credit hours in Child Development or Early Childhood Education.
• Five (5) years teaching experience in a center-based child care setting OR five (5) years closely related teaching experience with children 0-8 years.

Knowledge of Texas Child Care Minimum Standards and developmentally appropriate teaching and care-giving practices for children 18 months through 4 years. Work requires the use of standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment of the organization, including data entry, receptionist duties, customer service, word processing and general clerical duties. Strong written and verbal communication skills in communicating with other staff, parents, and DMC students and faculty and in modeling appropriate language, vocabulary, and writing for children.

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.

This is a security-sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws that require the verification of identity and the legal right to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel or extend all recruitment actions. Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Del Mar College is committed to fostering a culture aligned with The Viking Way, which emphasizes respect, integrity, collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to excellence. Employees are expected to contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating professionalism, supporting colleagues and students, and engaging in continuous learning and development. In support of the College’s Strategic Plan 2024–2029, Guiding Star III:
Cultivate, all employees are encouraged to actively participate in opportunities that promote personal and professional growth, advance a culture of belonging, and strengthen the College’s ability to serve its students and community.

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