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Currently Hiring:

Part-Time Teacher Aides

Required Availability: Must be available 12:30-5:30 Monday – Friday OR at least 3 days per week

This para-professional position requires work in a child care center with children from two weeks to six years old. An employee in this position helps children in all program activities, interacts with them, guides their interactions with each other, and instructs them in the use of materials.

Qualifications: High school diploma required, prefer additional education in Child Development or a related field.

Knowledge relating to young children, first aid methods, and safety requirements.

Ability to work with children in a warm, responsible, and positive manner and to react calmly in a crisis situation.

Physical and mental stamina

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Ability to bend down, kneel, sit on floor, run and move quickly

Ability to lift up to 30 lbs, repeatedly and as needed

Successful completion of an in-classroom observation and reference checks

Positive Criminal Background Check and DHS Central Registry Clearance

Provide proof of a Tuberculosis Test having been completed within the past year

Job offers are contingent upon the completion and positive review of a Criminal History Background Check, Central Registry Clearance, employee Health Appraisal with Tuberculosis Test, and References Check

Job Type: Part-time

 $11.75 – $12.25 per hour

 

Full-Time Assistant Infant Teacher

The assistant teacher is responsible for supporting the lead teacher in the planning and implementation of the center curriculum and children’s program.

This is a professional position and includes responsibilities related to the classroom, center and community.

Qualifications:  

At least 30 college-level semester hours in coursework related to early childhood are required or related field; or a current CDA.

Physical and mental stamina; including repeated lifting (30 lbs or more), ability to move quickly from sitting on the floor to standing position repeatedly, and the ability to run if needed

Knowledge of teaching and activity methods used with infant, toddler, preschool or early elementary school-age children and principles of child development, the behavior of young children, positive discipline and redirection techniques.

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $31,250.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
 

Please call the Center at 517-353-5154 to inquire, or email interest to our Office Coordinator Annie at sulli536@msu.edu

Employment is contingent upon the completion and positive review of a Michigan Child Care Background Check, Tuberculosis Test, and References Check.

 

Individuals from non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized or underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply for any of the above positions.