Early Childhood Teacher Assistant

Position Title:
Early Childhood Teacher Assistant

Job Group:
Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with children birth through age five in a group setting
Experience working with children with identified special needs
Bachelor’s degree in human development, child development, or early childhood education
Experience planning and implementing curriculum
Teaching license

Job Description:

Summary

The Child Development Laboratory School at Iowa State University is seeking applications for an Early Childhood Teacher Assistant to support licensed teaching staff in educating young children, including children with disabilities. This position assists with implementation of developmentally appropriate curricula and activities for children and families enrolled at a model program for early childhood care and education. A primary function of this role will be to serve as a substitute in the classroom for Early Childhood Teachers when they are absent, meaning that hours worked may will be varied, sometimes on short notice.

Example of Duties

• Collaborating with other Lab School staff
• Communicating with families
• Assisting with assessing children’s development
• Planning and implementing activities to meet individual child needs
• Working with Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) faculty who place practicum students in the Lab School

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong skills in timeliness, organization, and flexibility
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of appropriate expectations for young children
• The ability to work as part of a team, assess students, document progress, work with children who have identified special needs, plan and implement curriculum, be self-reflective, and have a positive attitude.

Level Guidelines

• Entry level position acquiring job skills and learning standard operating procedures and policies to complete tasks
• Works under relatively close supervision and receives guidance on new work assignments
• Works on assignments which are routine in nature requiring limited judgment
• Refers difficult or less routine issues to supervisor or higher-level staff for assistance
• May provide guidance to students

Appointment Type:
Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Grade:
PS803

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
 

Original Posting Date:
March 5, 2024

Posting Close Date:
April 16, 2024

Job Requisition Number:
R14198