Student Development Associate Jobs in Houston, TX

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Location : Alvin College
Job Type: 01. Full-Time
Job Number: FY2526-162
Divison: Workforce & Strategic Initiatives
Department: Career & Technical Programs
Opening Date: 02/26/2026
Minimum Salary $23,929.97
Salary offer commensurate with education and related experience.
This is a full-time Technical Support, Clerical, Maintenance (TSCM) position located in our Child Development Lab School. Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email for an interview.
APPLICATION STATUS
Your application status will be updated throughout the review process. If your application is still in progress, your application has not been reviewed by the hiring department.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include working days, evenings and/or weekends.
Requires the provision of official transcripts and/or certifications within (30) days of hire.
Applicants with academic credentials from non-U.S. accredited institutions are required to have their coursework evaluated in terms of U.S. "equivalency." All international credential evaluations must be conducted by one of the companies affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES®) in order to be considered for a faculty position. Applicants bear the responsibility of requesting, paying associated fees, and obtaining an original transcript evaluation for submission to the Office of Human Resources. Please refer to the NACES® website for further information ().
Alvin College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender equity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service or veteran's status.
This position requires a criminal history and/or motor vehicle records check.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Child Development Associate Teacher performs a variety of duties, with the goal of working with and assisting the Lead Teacher to educate, supervise, and support the children in our care.

• Work as part of an instructional and organizational team.

• Maintain the established classroom environment that utilizes space, materials, routines, and positive guidance to facilitate physical, social-emotional, and cognitive development within the Lab School and Alvin College guidelines and philosophy.
• Maintain the health, safety, and welfare of the children by providing a clean and healthy environment, constant supervision, and positive interactions both verbally and physically throughout the day.
• Monitor and assist the children with personal hygiene, including hand washing, toileting, and diapering.
• Help the children develop good manners and nutritional habits by serving meals and snacks, eating and interacting with the children, and assisting the children with clean-up.
• Assist with the implementation of the chosen curriculum and assessment tools.
• Assist with implementing indoor and outdoor early childhood learning experiences appropriate to the developmental levels of the children being served. In the absence of the Lead Teacher, implement the planned learning experiences.
• Maintain an educated awareness of child abuse, neglect, child welfare, and all licensing regulations and reporting procedures for the care of young children and implement them when necessary.
• Maintain an educated awareness of licensing standards and Texas Rising Star expectations.
• Assist in completing attendance records, daily headcount sheets, and Procare communication daily.
• Assist in maintaining timely and accurate records of each child's development. Participate in parent conferences at least twice yearly.
• Meet and maintain all state licensing requirements and qualifications and comply with all Alvin College and Lab School policies and procedures.
• Attend staff meetings and actively pursue opportunities for professional development.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding college, staff, children, and family information.
• Effectively communicate with parents, students, state agencies, licensing representatives, and other educational and community institutions that use the laboratory school as a resource location.
• Other related duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The employee typically works indoors in a classroom setting. Most days, a portion of the day is spent outside in conditions that include inclement weather, cold, heat, and humidity. The noise level is typical of that of an early childhood classroom. The employee will be exposed to loud sounds and high noise levels daily. The incumbent may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the workday. The employee will work very near others and will be exposed to diseases and infections, such as colds and influenza, regularly.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to:

• Stand, walk, run, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, balance, and sit on the floor or in child-sized furniture.
• Be physically active at a child's level.
• Reach with arms and hands and use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or grasp.
• Lift or move up to thirty-five (35) pounds regularly throughout the day, and occasionally lift or move up to sixty (60) pounds.
• Talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year of teaching experience with young children (ages 0-5) in a licensed childcare facility

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Must be able to pass the Child Care Regulation Background Check before the hire date.
• Must be able to bend to a child's level, also stoop and lift regularly.
• Must meet current requirements of regulatory agencies within the first 30 days of employment, including the following minimum certification or training certificates:
  1. Pediatric CPR and First Aid
  2. Food Handler Certificate
  3. Emergency Prep. & Allergies
  4. SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, and Brain Development
  5. Child Abuse mandated reporter training
• Must complete thirty (30) hours of professional development training annually.
• Must be able to make quick and accurate judgments regarding the health, safety, emotional, and physical needs of children.
• Must be able to physically and mentally react immediately to unexpected circumstances.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CDA-Child Development Associate Certification
• Bilingual - English/Spanish

Welcome to Alvin, Texas! Located twenty five miles southeast of Houston in northeast Brazoria County, on land originally granted to the Houston Tap and Brazoria Railroad, Alvin is home to 28,377 residents and has much to offer our citizens and visitors alike.
The College
Alvin College is a public community college in Brazoria County, Texas. We provide educational opportunities in workforce training, academics, technical fields, adult basic education, and personal development.
Alvin College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees and certificates.
Vision Statement
"Alvin Community College envisions a college that inspires lifelong learning, cultivates innovation, and serves as a vital partner in strengthening the economic and cultural vitality of our region-empowering students and communities to thrive in a rapidly changing world."
Mission Statement
"Alvin College improves lives by offering affordable, accessible, innovative, high-quality academic, career and technical education to meet the needs of students, workforce and the community."
Benefits
Alvin College provides comprehensive, competitive, and affordable benefit programs to meet the needs of our employees. The College offers a variety of health insurances, retirement, optional retirement plans, generous paid leave and holidays, wellness leave, an employee assistance program, and more. For most plans there is a 60 day waiting period for enrollment. Feel free to reach out to Human Resources at if you have questions.
Please view our for more information and eligibility requirements.
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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

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• No

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Do you have one (1) year teaching experience with young children (ages 0-5) in licensed child care facility?

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• No

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Do you have the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position?

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Are you bilingual in English/Spanish? If yes, be prepared to answer questions in Spanish.

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I acknowledge my application, resume and/or supplemental documents ALL MATCH and provide the same and consistent information; ensuring that beginning and end dates are in the MM/YYYY format.

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I acknowledge I have uploaded a copy of ALL my transcripts for ALL degrees conferred.

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