Assistant Teacher — Child Care Assistant

Michigan State University College of Engineering; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University Child Development Laboratory in East Lansing seeks an Assistant Teacher to support the Head Teacher and provide high-quality early care in a classroom setting, aligned with licensing and credentialing requirements. You will implement activities, participate in child assessment, and engage with families while maintaining professional conduct per NAEYC.

Minimum requirements include one year of college-level training with childcare experience; preferred qualifications

Qualifications

• One year of college-level training or equivalent, plus childcare experience.
• NAEYC requires CDA or 12 college credits in ECE/related fields.
• Knowledge of infant/toddler development and families engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Teacher to provide high-quality early care and education in a classroom.
• Implement planned activities and participate in child assessment.
• Work with families and uphold professional conduct per NAEYC.

Skills

Childcare experience

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor in ECE/Child Dev

CPR & First Aid certification

CDA or 12 college credits in ECE

Job description

Working/Functional Title

Assistant Teacher

Position Summary

Seeking qualified candidate as an Assistant Teacher to work with children at the Michigan State University Child Development Laboratory in the department of Human Development and Family Studies. Basic Functions are to support the Head Teacher to provide high-quality early care and educationin a classroom setting, according to state licensing and credentialing requirements. Responsibilities include implementing planned activities, participating in child assessment, working with families and the ability to maintain professional conduct per NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge normally acquired by completing specialized training such as that acquired in one year of college, technical, vocational or trade school; six months to one year of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in providing childcare; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) requires a minimum of a CDA or 12 college credits in in early childhood education, child development, elementary education or early childhood special education.

Desired Qualifications

A Associate or Bachelor degree in early childhood education, child development, elementary education or early childhood special education; certification in infant, child, and adult CPR and First Aid; experience providing child care to children aged birth to three years; knowledge of infant/toddler development and facilitation of growth and learning; ability to establish high quality relationships with children and families.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

• Cover letter
• resume
• 3 letters of recommendation
• 3 references

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

HTTPS://HDFS.MSU.EDU/CDL/

Summary of Physical Demands

Lifting babies and young toddlers from floor to hold, from floor to low chair, from low chair to standing, from crib; carrying baby to lull to sleep, move from one place to another; pushing baby stroller, taking babies for a walk.

Summary of Health Risks

Contact with bodily fluids.

Bidding eligibility ends July 21, 2026, 11:55 PM