Child Care Assistant

Apply now Job no: 510707 Position type: Full-Time 12-Month Department: 012100 - School of Human Sciences Location: Main Campus - Starkville, MS Categories: Support Staff Position Open Date: Jun 3 2026

The child care assistant reports to the Manager at the Child Development and Family Studies Center. Responsible for assisting with teaching and caring for young children and interacting positively with staff, parents, and university students.

The School of Human Sciences provides education, research, and outreach programs related to human interaction and relationships, early childhood, child life, youth, adult and family studies, and teacher education in Family and Consumer Sciences and Agricultural Education. In addition, selected school programs focus on commerce, marketing, and using technology for problem solving and designing programs and projects.

• Assist primary teacher with a group of children.
• Provide care, safety, and well-being of all children in the group.
• Demonstrate understanding of child growth and development by working with children, communicating with parents and university students, and recording activities.
• Maintain a cooperative relationship with children, co‑workers, university students, and parents.
• Attend staff meetings, professional development and in‑service training, and parent meetings.
• Follow personnel policies of the Child Development and Family Studies Center and the University.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least two (2) years of experience working with children in a child care setting, early childhood, or any applicable child group setting.
• Equivalent combination of related education and experience may be considered.
• At least 18 years of age.

• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, Elementary Education, Early Childhood.
• Special Education, and/or related field.
• Development Associate Credential (CDA) with 3–5 years of experience.

• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work with small children.
• Good communication skills.

• Job frequently requires walking, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, and handling objects with hands.
• Job requires standing, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, and lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Vision requirements:
  Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, .

Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.

Advertised:
Jun 03 2026 Central Daylight Time