Student Teacher Assistant-Child Care Center

Title: Student Teacher Assistant-Child Care Center

Employee Classification: Student Help Regular

Division Name: Academic Affairs

Department: Child Care Center

Student Teacher Assistants work with professional staff to complete day to day tasks in a preschool classroom of children ages 3-5. Assistants will be interacting with and guiding children in the classroom.

• Support daily lessons:
  Assist with arts, crafts, storytelling, and educational games.
• Supervise activities:
  Keep children safe during indoor play, outdoor recess, and meal times.
• Create a warm environment:
  Provide emotional support, comfort, and positive reinforcement.
• Maintain classroom harmony:
  Help organize learning materials and keep spaces clean.

• Education background:
  Currently an ISU student, open to any major, but majors relating to child development, social work or early childhood education are preferred.
• Passionate nature: A genuine love for working with young children and helping them grow.
• Strong communicator:
  Ability to collaborate effectively with staff, children, and parents.
• Reliable team player:
  Energetic, patient, and adaptable to changing classroom needs.

• Flexible scheduling:
  Perfect for balancing your college coursework and exams.
• Professional mentorship:
  Learn directly from experienced, certified educators.
• Career growth:
  Opportunity for future placement into full-time teaching roles upon graduation.

Student employees are eligible to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan. More information can be found here.

$15.00/hour

Teacher assistants must be an active ISU student.

At least 18 years of age.

• Must have a Level 1 ECE Credential through Gateways to Opportunity.
• Must hold an active CPR & First Aid certification by either the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• All CPR & First Aid certification must be completed in person (no online certifications will qualify).

Skilled at working with children.

Employment is open to any major, but majors relating to child development, social work or early childhood education are preferred.

5-20 hours per week, depending on availability, between the hours of 7:30am-5:00pm Monday-Friday.

• Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

January 11th, 2027

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This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

In addition, all appointments are contingent upon proof of eligibility for employment at Illinois State University to perform the required duties described above on your scheduled start date. The Immigration and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires all new employees to file an I-9 in person and no later than three days from the beginning of employment. This may be accomplished within the department or through Human Resources.

A list of the types of documentation you will be expected to provide is available at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents. Failure to comply with this law will result in cancellation of your appointment.

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