Position Function:
The child care assistant reports to the Manager at the Child Development and Family Studies Center. Responsible for assisting with teaching and caring for young children and interacting positively with staff, parents, and university students.
Salary Grade: 07
Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Department Profile:
The School of Human Sciences provides education, research, and outreach programs related to human interaction and relationships, early childhood, child life, youth, adult and family studies, and teacher education in Family and Consumer Sciences and Agricultural Education. In addition, selected school programs focus on commerce, marketing, and using technology for problem solving and designing programs and project.
Anticipated Appointment Date:
September 2024.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist primary teacher with a group of children. Provides for the care, safety, and well-being of all children in the group. Demonstrates increasing understanding of child growth and development in working with children, in talking with parents and university students, and in recording activities. Maintains a cooperative relationship with children, co-workers, university students, and parents. Attends staff meetings, professional development and in-service training, and parent meetings. Follows personnel policies of the Child Development and Family Studies Center and the University.
Performs related duties as assigned.
- Assist primary teacher with a group of children.
- Provides for the care, safety, and well-being of all children in the group.
- Demonstrates increasing understanding of child growth and development in working with
children, in talking with parents and university students, and in recording activities.
- Maintains a cooperative relationship with children, co-workers, university students, and
parents.
- Attends staff meetings, professional development and in-service training, and parent
meetings.
- Follows personnel policies of the Child Development and Family Studies Center and the
University.
- Performs related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma or GED
Experience: Has experience working with children in a child care setting, early childhood, or any applicable child group setting for at least two (2) years.
Substitutions: An equivalent combination of related education and related experience may be considered for this position.
Licensures: At least 18 years of age
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associates Degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, Elementary Education, Early
Childhood
- Special Education, and/or related field.
- Development Associate Credential (CDA) with 3-5 years of experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Ability to work with small children.
- Good communications skills.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
* Job frequently requires walking, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands.
* Job requires standing, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, and lifting up to 40 pounds.
* Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/
All applicants MUST apply online at www.jobs.msstate.edu to be considered for this position.
The following documents and information are required for application:
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Contact information for at least three professional references
Screening Date:
August 19, 2024, until filled.
Restricted Clause:
Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.
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