Classification Information

Position Information

Part time or full time between 7:30 am – 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday

Position Responsibilities

Applicants may apply to fill part-time or full-time Assistant Teacher/Classroom Support vacancies. Please indicate your preference in your cover letter.

Work under the direction of the UI Children’s Center Director and Assistant Directors and Lead Teacher to implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities; maintain a physical environment to promote growth; observe and record developmental levels and progress; develop partnerships with parents and provide care for the physical needs of children; maintain a safe and sanitary environment; performing related work.

Responsibilities

• Implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities through learning center, which include: art, music, physical activities, language and literacy, sensory and self-help.

• Maintaining a physical environment to promote growth and development of physical, cognitive, language, creative, and social/emotional skills.

• Observing and recording children’s developmental levels and progress in all areas of development.

• Developing a partnership with parents by building a positive relationship with parents.

• Caring for the needs of children in personal hygiene areas including feeding, diapering/toileting, dressing, lifting and carrying children; and administering medications.

• Following policies as set forth in the Staff and Parent Handbooks of the Center, U of I Staff/Faculty Handbook, and Accreditation Criteria.

• Maintaining safe environment and sanitary facilities.

• Participating in staff meetings, in-service training and continuing education.

Position Qualifications

• Education: Associates degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent or completion of CDA within 6 months of hire date.

• Must be enrolled in IdahoStars Development System within one month of hire date.

• Ability to: learn and apply instructions and standards.

• Knowledge: developmental stages of young children and behavior management practices; CPR and first aid.

• Skills: demonstrate effective communication skills, organizational skills and multi-tasking skills.

• Experience with infants and preschool children.

• Previous experience in a child care center or environment working with young children.

• Must possess physical ability to work around small children; lift, carry and/or otherwise move 50 pounds; stand, sit, run and climb stairs.

• Successful candidates must follow the institution’s protocols and policies to mitigate the spread of Coronavirus, including wearing face coverings while in all university buildings.

Posting Information

This is a full-time or part-time position, and will accept applications from students and non-students. Complete the online application and provide a resume and cover letter. Application materials will be reviewed when sufficient number of qualified applications are received. This posting may remain open until filled.

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check.

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.