Child Development Assistant Teacher
Company: Kansas State University
Location: Manhattan
Posted on: January 21, 2023
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Job Description:
Child Development Assistant Teacher
Department: 3670055055 Center for Child Development
Job no: 513339
Employment type: Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Term)
Location: Manhattan, Kansas
Worksite: On-site requirement
Categories: Child Development
Pay Grade: 03A
About This Role:
The Department of Applied Human Sciences, within the College of
Health and Human Sciences, is seeking a Child Development Assistant
Teacher to join their team at the Center for Child Development. The
teaching assistant is responsible for providing support to the lead
teacher in the areas of designing, planning, and leading activities
for children. This position ensures a clean and safe environment
for all children in attendance and regularly communicates with
teaching staff, parents, and administrators regarding issues that
concern the children. This position reports to the Center's
Assistant Director.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Why Join Us:
The Department of Applied Human Sciences is dedicated to making a
difference in people's lives through research, teaching,
engagement, outreach, service, and clinical intervention. Our
faculty, staff, and supervised student specialists provide direct
services and outreach to enhance the health and well-being of
individuals and families through many programs, including the
Center for Child Development (CCD) as part of the larger Kansas
Institute for Early Childhood Education and Research (KIECER).
KIECER's mission is to generate knowledge and apply the science of
child development to education, research, policy, and practice for
young children and their families and engage the communities in
which they live and grow. We are committed to providing a rich and
deep understanding of early childhood development informed by
theory, research, and evidence-based practices.
The Center for Child Development (CCD) serves as the clinical
training site for students enrolled in the state-approved and
nationally accredited undergraduate preservice teacher education
program in early childhood education; provides quality childcare to
K-State and the larger campus community; is accredited by the
National Academy of Early Childhood Programs of the National
Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC); is
licensed by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE);
and meets high-quality food service standards of the Child and
Adult Care Food Program.
For more information on the Department of Applied Human Sciences
and the Center for Child Development:
https://www.hhs.k-state.edu/ahs/ and
https://www.k-state.edu/ccd/.
The College of Health and Human Sciences is home to six academic
departments (Applied Human Sciences; Food, Nutrition, Dietetics &
Health; Hospitality Management; Interior Design & Fashion Studies;
Personal Financial Planning; and Kinesiology), the Center on Aging,
and the Physician Assistant program. In addition, the college
received approval from the Kansas Board of Regents to serve as a
satellite location for the WSU nursing program. The College enrolls
roughly 2,800 students (graduate and undergraduate) and employs
more than 115 full-time faculty members in teaching, research, and
Extension positions (https://www.hhs.k-state.edu/). The College is
committed to promoting research, scholarship, creative activity,
and discovery with a strategic and cohesive focus on health and
human behavior.
Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package
that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans,
and paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays). To see what
benefits are available, please visit
https://www.k-state.edu/hsc/benefits.
We Support Diversity and Inclusion:
Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The
university actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial
environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students,
and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles
of Community.
What You'll Need to Succeed:
Minimum Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
Other Requirements:
How to Apply:
Please submit the following documents:
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until the position is filled.
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:
$11.79 - $17.10 per hour
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer of
individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and actively
seeks diversity among its employees.
Background Screening Statement:
In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State
University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the
process of considering your candidacy as an employee.
Advertised: Jan 12, 2023 Central Standard Time
Applications close: Open until filled
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