Child Development Assistant

Job Title

Child Development Assistant at Inside Higher Ed

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Job Type: Full Time
· Regular

Department: Child Development Center

Assist the Child Development Specialist in infant, toddler, and/or preschool classrooms.

• Develops and implements lesson plans and curriculum
• Provides a safe, stimulating environment for young children
• Conducts individual and group activities to encourage learning and develop social interaction skills
• Helps prepare and/or serve children’s meals
• Maintains appropriate records of attendance and activities

• Associate’s Degree or two (2) or more years of post-secondary education

• Certification in First Aid and infant, child and adult CPR

• One (1) or more years of related work experience

Proposed Salary: $16.15 - $19.78 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

• Resume
• Schedule of Availability
• Two (2) Professional References

• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  Strong customer service, ability to support university constituencies, proficiency with computers (Microsoft Office, Google, and related applications)
• Knowledge:
  Adhere to university policies and procedures to support student success
• Skills:
  
  Effective communication, organizational, and childcare proficiency
• Other:
  Office environment; some travel and flexible hours may be required; background check and pre-employment drug testing may apply

Final date to receive applications: January 7, 2026

Note: Application review may begin on January 7, 2026.

Georgia Southern University provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act are available upon request.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful background investigation, credentials verification, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

All required terms and conditions of employment are governed by the Board of Regents policies and USG guidelines.

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