Classroom Aide, Part-Time, Head Start

Job Summary

***Reposted: 10/21/2026

The classroom aide supports the Head Start Center's operations through a variety of responsibilities. These duties include general maintenance of food service areas and assisting center staff with classroom activities. The Area Service Manager oversees this role.

Major Duties

• Maintain all classrooms, kitchens, and bathrooms.
• Wash dishes and dispose of trash.
• Assist the teacher with classroom activities and decorations.
• Rotate to centers as needed.
• Assist with outdoor activities and supervision.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands/Work Environment
Occasionally

• Adjusting or moving objects up to 20 pounds in all directions.
• Driving a County vehicle or a personal vehicle for County business.
• Working in low temperatures.
• Working in high temperatures.
• Working in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Working in noisy environments.
• Working in small and/or enclosed spaces.
• Working in adverse environmental conditions is expected.

• Moving oneself in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Moving to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the use of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting and/or standing.

• Must have a Texas Driver's License and reliable transportation that is properly insured. *If the applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver’s License must be obtained prior to employment.
• The Webb County Drug and Alcohol Policy applies to this position. Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check, and a criminal background check are required.
• If applicable, this position may be covered by the Civil Service Rules and Regulations and, therefore, may be subject to those rules and regulations in addition to all other Webb County policies.
• Webb County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
• If applicable, this position may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job.
• For positions funded in whole or in part through a grant award, employment is contingent upon the continued availability of grant funds and compliance with the terms, conditions, and limitations of the applicable grant agreement. Compensation, benefits, and leave accruals, including vacation, sick leave, and other paid leave, may be subject to grant-specific requirements, to the extent permitted by applicable law and County policy.
  The reduction, expiration, or termination of grant funding may result in the modification or elimination of a grant-funded position.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Webb County provides a variety of benefits available to employees.
Please visit the Risk Management website for more details.
https://www.webbcountytx.gov/RiskManagement/EmployeeBenefits/

The following list of benefits is offered only to benefits-eligible employees in Full-Time positions:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Life Insurance
• Ancillary products
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Employee Clinic*
• Vacation and sick leave
  • Accrual rates increase based on years of service
• Sixteen (16) County-observed holidays and four (4) personal holidays
• Retirement benefits (TCDRS)**