POOL - Student Hourly - Childcare Assistant

Inside Higher Ed; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 11,649 - 16,591; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Lawrence, United States, is seeking a Childcare Assistant to provide high-quality care at the Edna A. Hill Child Development Center. Candidates must have child development training and be willing to obtain certifications in Pediatric First Aid and CPR. This entry-level position is part-time, requires enrollment in 6 credit hours, and starts at a pay rate of $10.25 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours during the semester.
• Student employee cannot hold multiple positions at once.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care services to children.
• Support and collaborate with other staff.

Skills

Child development training

Pediatric First Aid certification

Pediatric CPR certification

Experience working with children

Job description

POOL - Student Hourly - Childcare Assistant

Position Overview
This position will serve as a childcare assistant and will be responsible for providing high-quality care and support to children enrolled at the Edna A. Hill Child Development Center.

Job Description

• 98% – Provide quality care services to children enrolled in the Edna A. Hill Child Development Center. Quality care includes upholding KDHE licensing regulations, interacting with children on an appropriate developmental level, implementing behavior management and collecting data.
• 2% – Support and collaborate with other staff.

Required Qualifications

• At least 3 clock hours of child development training, or state willingness to complete it before the start date.
• Willingness to obtain Pediatric First Aid certification within 30 days of employment.
• Willingness to obtain Pediatric CPR certification within 30 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children as indicated on application materials.

Position Requirements

During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must be: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre‑enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).

Employment Conditions

• Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
• This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.

Additional Candidate Instructions

Resume

Cover Letter outlining your qualifications for the position.

A complete application must include: Resume and Cover Letter outlining your qualifications for the position. This is a pool position; hiring and start dates will occur on a rolling basis throughout the semester. A review of applications will continue until a qualified pool of applicants has been identified.

Contact Information

Erin Herschell
[e-mail]
785‑864‑3498

Advertised Salary Range: $10.25/hr

Anticipated Start Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025

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Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

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