CDC Teaching Assistant (Student)

Bob Jones University; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC is seeking a part-time Student Childcare Assistant to support teachers in supervising infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, assisting with daily activities and safety.

The position qualifies for Federal Work-Study; starting wage is $10 per hour for South Carolina. Applicants must meet program requirements and complete background checks (SLED and FBI).

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must be enrolled as a student at Bob Jones University
• Successfully complete SLED and FBI checks
• Must be capable of maintaining a positive attitude, displaying a caring concern toward children, parents and coworkers
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for young children
• Ability to provide guidance for young children
• Ability to work with children and be able to move quickly to assist and supervise young children
• Ability to lift children, equipment and supplies, and to hear and see at a distance
• Ability to model positive Christ like attitude and demeanor with the children in their care

Responsibilities

• Assists in the developing, planning and implementing of a daily curriculum that is developmentally appropriate and provides social, emotional, physical, cognitive and spiritual experiences for children in the classroom
• Follows proper safety guidelines to ensure the safety and well being of children at all times
• Performs assigned responsibilities, duties and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques and standards with minimal supervision

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assist the teacher in the supervision and management of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

*This position qualifies for the Federal Work-Study program which is given to students who demonstrate a significant financial need based upon their FAFSA calculation. In addition, students must indicate on their FAFSA that they are interested in "work-study". The starting wage for all Federal Work-Study positions is $10 an hour for the state of South Carolina.

PRINCIPALDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in the developing, planning and implementing of a daily curriculum that is developmentally appropriate and provides social, emotional, physical, cognitive and spiritual experiences for children in the classroom
• Follows proper safety guidelines to ensure the safety and well being of children at all times
• Performs assigned responsibilities, duties and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques and standards with minimal supervision

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must be enrolled as a student at Bob Jones University
• Successfully complete SLED and FBI checks
• Must be capable of maintaining a positive attitude, displaying a caring concern toward children, parents and coworkers
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for young children
• Ability to provide guidance for young children
• Ability to work with children and be able to move quickly to assist and supervise young children
• Ability to lift children, equipment and supplies, and to hear and see at a distance
• Ability to model positive Christ like attitude and demeanor with the children in their care

REQUIRED TRAINING:

• Fifteen clock hours of training annually pertaining to Growth and Development, Curriculum, and Health and Safety
• Blood borne Pathogens and Right to Know Training as required by federal law
• Physical and PPD (TB Test)