Professional Aide

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Unit Position Summary

Job Title: Associate Teacher

Job Description: The Child Development Laboratories at Michigan State University is looking to hire for a 9-month position, 40 hours a week.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting Head Teacher with lesson planning, participation with children, assessment, participating in small and large group activities.

• Maintaining a safe classroom environment.

• Assist with assessment

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development with specialization in preschool teaching.

Meet State and Federal legal criteria.

Preferred:

• Previous successful early childhood teaching experience preferred.

• Strong oral and written communication skills required.

• Strong background in cooperative learning and hands-on investigation.

• Demonstrated ability to develop positive relationships with children and families.

• Form and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues.

• Excellent professional attendance record.

• Form and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues.

Desired Qualifications

• CPR/First Aid certified

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume

Work Hours

Varies between 7:30am-6pm Monday through Friday

Website

HDFS.MSU.EDU/CDL

Summary of Health Risks

Expose to bodily fluids

Summary of Physical Demands

Able to lift children up to 50lbs