Early Childhood Classroom Assistant | Full-Time

Oklahoma State University; Stillwater (OK); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

OSU-Stillwater is seeking a dedicated classroom assistant to support a teacher in delivering instruction to children in large groups, small groups and one-on-one on the Stillwater campus. You will help plan and prepare daily materials, support classroom behavior, attend to children in need, implement strategies, and maintain safe indoor and outdoor environments.

This full-time position runs August through May with no regular June/July hours; schedule 7:30am–4:00pm, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date).
• 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 CECPD.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Self-management

Problem-solving

Positive attitude

Information technology

Child development

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's in Early Childhood Education

12 college credits in ECE/Elementary/Special Ed

Job description

OSU-Stillwater is seeking a dedicated classroom assistant to support a teacher in delivering instruction to children in large groups, small groups and one-on-one on the Stillwater campus. You will help plan and prepare daily materials, support classroom behavior, attend to children in need, implement strategies, and maintain safe indoor and outdoor environments.

This full-time position runs August through May with no regular June/July hours; schedule 7:30am–4:00pm, Monday–Friday.