Position Details

Req ID:

req17696

Position Title:

Teacher Assistant

Position Type:

Staff Full-Time

Position Number:

632658

OSU Campus:

Stillwater

Department:

Human Development & Family Science

Location Address:

Oklahoma State University , Cleo L. Craig Child Development Laboratory
Stillwater, Oklahoma, 74078
United States

Hiring Supervisor:

Sandy Major 

Hiring Range
(Contingent upon available funding):

13.25 - 17.00, Hourly

Work Schedule:

August 1 – May 31 Monday – Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Faculty Appt Period:

Job Summary:

Assist the classroom teacher in providing instruction to the children in large groups, small groups and individually. Assist the classroom teacher in planning and preparing materials for daily instruction. Support teachers in managing classroom behavior. Attend to children who are upset or have had an accident. Implement strategies/techniques recommended by therapists.

Maintain clean and safe indoor and outdoor learning environments. Change diapers, assist with toileting and handwashing. Assist in the classroom preparation for lunches and snacks. Help with special events. Maintain standards required by the Department of Human Services, NAEYC, and OSU.

Assist classroom teacher with preparation of portfolios (classroom and child). Participate in professional development, required annual trainings and conferences. Perform other duties as assigned.

Exposure to blood and bodily fluids. Possible exposure to bacteria danger and/or environmental hazards: and communicable diseases. Standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling and lifting approximately 40-50 lbs.

This is a full-time position that will not have scheduled hours during the months of June and July, unless work is available. During the down time, you will be responsible for any voluntary benefits (i.e. medical, vision, dental, life, etc.), and those will be billed to your bursar account.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Complete application must include a cover letter, resume and list of three professional references.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

High School/GED

One year working with children in an Early Childhood Education setting or as a student teacher.

Child Development Associate (CDA) or 12 college credits in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or Special Education within one year. Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification within 60 days of employment and renewed every two years. Annual registration with the Oklahoma Professional Development Registry and 20 hours of annual approved training through the Center for Early Childhood Professional Development (CECPD).

Communication and literacy: Ability to produce clear, structured written work and oral literacy (speaking and listening). Teamwork: respecting others, co-operating, contributing and leading discussions. Self-management: flexibility, time management, readiness to improve own performance. Problem-solving: applying creative thinking to develop appropriate solutions. 

Positive attitude (readiness to learn, take part, openness to new ideas and activities and a desire to achieve). Information technology: basic IT skills and research using internet search engines. Develop a knowledge and understanding of child development through play, developmentally appropriate practices, curriculum, and instruction. Explore key learning skills, principles and promotes children's positive behavior.

Demonstrate an understanding of the implications and learning strategies of specific disabilities. Develop a broader understanding of the early years, including social and emotional health and safety, language and literacy development of children, and nutrition for children. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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