Assistant Teacher - University School Young Children

Assistant Teacher - University School for Young Children

Southeast Missouri State University

Salary: Depends on qualifications

Job Type: Full‑Time

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Location: Cape Girardeau, MO

Department: University School for Young Children

Closing: (none)

Position Summary:

Assistant Teacher at the University School for Young Children in the College of Education, Health and Human Studies.

• Assist the lead teacher in planning and implementing a developmental program to meet Center guidelines.
• Assist students in the classroom.
• Assist with classroom preparation and clean up on a daily basis.
• Greet each parent and child in the classroom.
• Assist in maintaining open communication with all families.
• Assist in planning and executing all classroom and outdoor activities.
• Promote the welfare, health and safety of all children.
• Assume special assignments as necessary for conducting the program.
• Assist with the assessment of the children and the classroom.
• Assist with daily attendance reports.
• Assist staff with setting up the classroom and opening/closing the facility as needed.
• Assist with meeting all licensing and accreditation requirements.
• Assist with documentation and updating the files.

• AA degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education, or Child Development Associate (CDA), or AA degree in another field and 12–35 higher education credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, and/or early childhood special education.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in working with young children.
• Knowledge of positive guidance techniques appropriate for young children.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to meet the physical needs of the children including lifting, holding, feeding, and diapering.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stoop, bend, stretch, reach, kneel, sit on the floor, and be physically active.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of customer service.

The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled. Applications must be received by January 5, 2026
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Submit the following items online: a letter of interest addressing position qualifications, current resume, and names and contact information of three professional references may be asked for at a later date.

SEMO is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and to the principles of affirmative action. In accordance with this commitment, and in compliance with the requirements of applicable laws, it is the policy of the University to provide equal opportunity for all applicants and employees in its employment practices, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

The University believes that a diverse University community advances the academic purposes of the University and enhances the working and learning environment.