N99326 Childcare Teaching Assistant

Childcare Teaching Assistant

Little Rowdy Childcare Center

The Northeastern State University College of Extended Learning seeks a full-time childcare teaching assistant of the newly created/grant funded drop-in child care center on the NSU Broken Arrow campus. The Little Rowdy Child Care Center is a drop-in child care service provided to only NSU students enrolled in programs (under-graduate and graduate) on the BA campus that allows them to drop their children off while they attend one course a day for no longer than three hours a day.

Imperative to be a team player with excellent organizational skills. Cultivate a positive relationship with the families, community, faculty and staff of NSU. Energetic Strong verbal and written communication skills. Excellent customer service skills. Experience in running a classroom. Creating age-appropriate lesson plans and implementing the curriculum in the classroom. Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of department policies and procedures. Knowledge of curriculum development, lesson plans, as well as mentoring staff and children is preferred. Skill in the supervision of personnel. Skill in oral and written communication.

The Assistant Director assigns work in terms of general instructions.

This is a leadership position, assisting the Center's Director in ensuring the health, safety, and quality of education for all children within the center's care. The child care center is open four days a week fall and spring semesters during peak course offerings during the day. Intermittent time between the hours of the child care center is spent curriculum planning, setting up/breaking down the center, and grant implementation.

The position requires the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, adapt to changing classroom needs, maintain compliance with Oklahoma DHS Child Care Licensing standards and university policies. As well as exercising sound judgment in supporting the physical, emotional, and educational well-being of children. Supports the delivery of high-quality early childhood education by assisting with classroom instruction, child supervision, daily care, and age-appropriate developmental activities.

The position helps maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment while ensuring compliance with Oklahoma DHS Child Care Licensing requirements, university policies, and established program standards.

Contacts are typically with faculty/staff from the College of Extended Learning and co-workers, other university personnel, faculty, staff, students, vendors, and members of the general public. Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, to resolve problems, to provide services, or to motivate or influence persons.

Work is performed in an active early childhood education setting requiring frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting and carrying children, as well as lifting classroom materials. Active participation in classroom and outdoor playground supervision. The position requires the ability to respond quickly to children's needs. Maintain a safe and engaging learning environment, and work in varying indoor and outdoor weather conditions while adhering to health, safety, and sanitation standards.

Must be available during child care center operating hours. May require traveling to other NSU campuses throughout the year for meetings.

The assistant will work with the Director to oversee and support the work study employees, interns, and volunteers.

Two - Three years of direct professional experience in an early childhood setting. Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Must be able to pass state-required criminal background check. A strong understanding of child development.

Knowledge of curriculum development, lesson plans, as well as mentoring staff and children is preferred. Must be available during child care center operating hours. High school diploma. Preferred:
Be willing to obtain the bronze directors' credential.

Annual salary $26,832.00 with excellent benefits, including generous leave time. Anticipated hire date: 9/14/2026 Applications will be accepted until: 9/4/2026

NOTE:

Posting will close to applicants at 11:59 p.m., CST, on the date above. An application cannot be changed after it has been submitted. To complete the application process, it is critical to create a profile.

It is Northeastern State University's policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.