Becoming a Teachers Aide/asst.

Contact the school that you are interested in, directly.
Many times, the individual schools, hire or have openings, individually. Not making it necessarily that you have to apply to the umbrella of the Dept. of Education, per say. So try that route. At least in my area... that is how many Moms/women find jobs at a specific school. But the specific school, does not "advertise" the job openings, per say. It is word of mouth... or if someone asks the school, directly. That is how a couple of Moms found jobs at my Daughter's school, for example.

Many schools, look for Teacher's Aides/Assistants. Full or part-time. Per their school. You can apply, at that school. Go to their office. Ask them if they have openings. Come prepared with your resume/school progress/any credentials you have.

Do research, per Texas and the city/district you will be in and the schools that interest you. Ideally, in your neighborhood area. That's always a plus, for you. More convenient. And then with the driving back and forth between your "job" and your babysitter or whoever will take care of your daughter.

Also if you get a job at a school... then you can probably use it as a school credit toward your degree? Or, Universities, have as part of their program, an "internship" requirement. So make sure you know your degree requirements, too.

good luck,
Susan

In California, where I was an aide, the requirements were ridiculously low, even for Special Ed. aids (which I did). Special Ed pays more, and might be a good advantage on your resume...but it's stressful.
I would advise also enrolling in one EC class, and that might help both in your decision, and in your job search.

In Oregon, you would qualify for a teacher's aide position. You would apply thru the school district in which you want to work.

I worked as a teachers aide in Kindergarten for a year and enjoyed it. My duties were to assist students with projects such as coloring, cutting out. I also supervised on the playground, used the copier to make handouts. That sort of thing. The requirements were very basic.

My granddaughter goes to school in Portland, OR and I volunteer at her school. Portland Public Schools has a position which helps with main streamed special needs. Each aide is assigned to one student for the school year. To be eligible one must have a high school diploma and work well with children.

I suggest you start by calling your local school district office. This is a great way to find out if being an early childhood educator is for you.

Hi L., I worked in a school until I retired. Sadly there may be a freeze in NYC schools. You can check with your local district or maybe they now call it a region.... My best, Grandma Mary

There is a big demand for teacher's aide's now. As a former teacher's aide it is one of the most exciting job's. I just went in for a application and was hired after they did a background ck. ect.. Ithink I went to work that very wk. I am a retired floral designer, am now staying home and caring for my husband who had a stroke in 2002.I would say just treat those little one's as you would treat your own.Good Luck from a 70 yr. old Tx.Granny.