Child Care Assistant

Mississippi State University•Starkville, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Has experience working with children in a child care setting, early childhood, or any applicable child group setting for at least two (2) years.
At least 18 years of age

Nice To Haves

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.

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.