ICD Student Teacher Aide (Spring)

OU’s Institute of Child Development (ICD) Laboratory Preschool is looking for part-time teacher aids. The responsibilities for this position include assisting in the classroom where needed; engaging in high-quality interaction with children and families; promoting children’s learning and development; supporting the needs of children, families, and other staff at the ICD; helping to maintain classroom ratio; assisting in providing a calm and positive learning environment for children, providing office assistance; aiding with daily school operations (e.g., assisting with food preparation; giving teachers breaks, setting up classroom learning environments, doing laundry, cleaning, etc.). 

There are two positions available. One is Monday-Friday, 2:30-5:30. The second position is Tuesday-Thursday, 10:30 to 5:00. There is a possibility of slight adjustments to these schedules. This position will be for the fall and spring OU academic calendars.

Must pass a comprehensive post-offer, pre-employment criminal and fingerprint background check, and a continued successful status will be verified by periodic future background checks

Required Attachments:

• Resume
• Class schedule

Required Education: Must be enrolled in the current Spring term as a student at the University of Oklahoma. Hiring is contingent upon verification of current student status.

• Must attach Spring 2024 ONE class scheduled 

Skills: 

• Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children
• Ability to provide activities for children that encourage healthy growth
• Child supervision skills
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Enjoys working with children and teachers
• Open to constructive feedback
• Works collaboratively with others
• Responsibly shows up for designated work hours

Certifications:

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  None required at hiring. After hire, the worker will need Infant & Child CPR/First Aid Certification; Infant Safe Sleep Training; Food Preparation and Diapering Training.
  

  
  

Advertised Physical Requirements:

Supervise a classroom of children – which includes:

• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
• Bend, kneel, get up and down from floor or sitting position
• Physical work is 70% of the job
• Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as hot or cold weather, loud noises, or elements from outdoors (dirt, water, insects)

Department Preferences:

• Majoring in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Nursing or Medical Field, Other

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy.  To view the policy, visit  https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testin g.

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