Assistant Teacher - University Child Development Center, Sikeston
Temporary Position (with possible renewal)
Primary Responsibilities
- Assist the lead teacher in planning and implementing a developmental program to meet Center guidelines
- Assist students in the classroom
- Assist with classroom preparation and clean-up on a daily basis
- Greet each parent and child in the classroom
- Assist in maintaining open communication with all families
- Assist in planning and executing all classroom and outdoor activities
- Promote the welfare, health and safety of all children
- Assume special assignments as necessary for conducting the program
- Assist with the assessment of the children and the classroom
- Assist with daily attendance reports
- Assist staff with setting up the classroom and opening/closing the facility as needed
- Assist with meeting all licensing and accreditation requirements
- Assist with documentation and updating of files
Required Qualifications
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, or AA degree in Child Development or Early Child Education, or 60 college hours with related classes in child development
- Experience or demonstrated interest in working with young children
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Demonstrated experience and understanding of customer service
- Demonstrated commitment to working with multi-cultural populations and an awareness of issues affecting women and minorities
Compensation: $9.00 per hour
Application Deadline: The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled. To apply, send a letter of interest addressing all position requirements, a current resume, and the names and telephone numbers of three professional references via email to jobs@semo.edu or mail to Dana Seabaugh, Employment Specialist, Human Resources, Southeast Missouri State University, One University Plaza, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701.
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