Child Development Aide II

Child Development Aide II

Capitol Hill Child Enrichment Center

College of Education & Human Development

Georgia State University

The Capitol Hill Child Enrichment Center at Georgia State University is seeking to hire a Child Development Aide II. This position performs advanced level childcare duties under the supervision of a Child Development Specialist (Lead Teacher) and may be responsible for the classroom in the absence of the lead teacher.

Our Child Development Program serves a three-fold purpose: First, provide a high-quality environment and experience for young children and their families. Second, our mission, as a lab site, supports research about young children. We also prepare Georgia State students to do professional work with young children. Third, serve as demonstration and training sites for Georgia’s early care and education community.

WHAT MAKES GSU A GREAT PLACE?

• Flexible work environment. 
• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship.
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

This position performs advanced level childcare duties under the supervision of a Child Development Specialist (Lead Teacher) and may be responsible for the classroom in the absence of the lead teacher.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Provide physical care for infants, toddlers, or preschool aged children such as feeding and diapering, toilet training, and handwashing.
• Assist in coordinating and carrying out developmentally appropriate activities.
• Perform housekeeping tasks such as cleaning tables and chairs before and after meals and activities, washing toys and laundry, light sweeping.
• Ensure the physical safety of all children in the classroom/play areas.  
• Help to plan activities and prepare teaching materials.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED and one year of experience working with young or preschool children in a child care setting.
• Successful completion of one year of college course work in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a related field may substitute for experience.
• Criminal background check required.

Preferred Requirements:

• Knowledge of accreditation and licensing regulations.
• Ability to lift small children.

To be fully considered for this position, all candidates at the time of submission must provide the following documents:

• A complete and accurate GSU application
• Resume
• 2 professional references