Student Employee - Teacher's Aide, Child Development Center

Job Description

The Child Development Center is recruiting for a student employee(s) Teacher’s Aide. This individual will be responsible for organizing activities with children in accordance with the curriculum as prepared by the head teacher (singing, reading stories and other language arts, assisting with other developmentally appropriate activities throughout the day).

Other duties as assigned (examples: cleaning, organizing environment, interacting with the children in various activities to include but not limited to spontaneous reading, word play, navigating and problem-solving social interactions, assisting in conflict resolution, maintaining the safety of the environment, etc.).

• TB test is required upon hire
• Initial training to be completed within 90 days of employment: CPR, First Aid, Symptoms of Illness, Child Abuse and Neglect, SIDS, etc.

• ECE degree, classes in early childhood preferred, but not required
• Experience in child care preferred, but not required

Fall & Spring Semester Eligibility: Enrollment in at least 6 credits each regular semester; be in a degree seeking program; meet all Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirements: 67% completion rate in the last enrolled semester, 67% cumulative completion rate, 2.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale, have not exceeded the maximum number of credits allowed (90) or received two degrees or be on an approved appeal and on probation with an Academic Plan;

be authorized to work in the United States.

Summer Eligibility: Students are eligible to work during the summer if they meet the following criteria:
Enrolled in at least 6 summer credits, or successfully have completed the spring semester and enrolled in the required 6 credits for the fall semester (summer enrollment in this case is not required); meet all Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirements listed previously; be authorized to work in the United States.

Changes in Student Eligibility: Continued employment is contingent on maintaining eligibility. If a student’s eligibility changes their role may be subject to termination and/or they may be temporarily required to remain off work. If students’ eligibility is on hold pending the results of an appeal, students are required to remain off work until the appeal has been satisfactorily resolved.

Student Employee
- Level 1 $ 12-$15 an hour

Scheduled and available hours may vary and are subject to change based on organizational needs. Full-Time Equivalency 50% - 20 Hours Per Week. Students may not work during scheduled course times. Students may not work more than 20 hours per week (Sun-Sat) during academic periods in which they are enrolled (Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring semesters). Students may not work more than 28 hours per week (Sun-Sat) during break periods, in which they are not taking courses (summer break, winter break, and spring break).

If you have questions about this role or would like to check on the status of an application, please contact the hiring supervisor/department:
Anna Lisa Acosta-Rogers, Director, Child Development Center — Annalisa.acosta or . For questions about Work Study or the Student Employment Program, please contact the Student Employment Coordinator:
Temple Campana, Scholarship & Student Employment Coordinator —  or temple.campana.

Required Attachment(s):
Resume/CV
- Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications, skills, education, and experience.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis to establish a qualified applicant pool. Posting Close Date: 07/30/2026.

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