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Posted: 06-May-22
Location: Ames, Iowa
Salary: Open
Position Information:
Position Title:
Early Childhood Teacher Assistant
Job Group:
Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with children birth through age five in a group setting
Experience working with children with identified special needs
Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices related to young children and their families
Experience planning and implementing curriculum
Job Description:
The Child Development Laboratory School at Iowa State University is seeking applications for an Early Childhood Teacher Assistant to educate a group of young children, including children with disabilities. Responsibilities include assessment of childrenâs development, plan and implement activities to meet individual child needs, collaborative activities with other Lab School staff, communication with parents, and work with Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) faculty who place practicum students in the Lab School.
The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of appropriate expectations for young children. The successful candidate will also have the ability to work as part of a team, assess students and document progress, work with children who have identified special needs, plan and implement curriculum, be self-reflective, and have a positive attitude.
Level Guidelines
⢠Entry level position acquiring job skills and learning standard operating procedures and policies to complete tasks
⢠Works under relatively close supervision and receives guidance on new work assignments
⢠Works on assignments which are routine in nature requiring limited judgment
⢠Refers difficult or less routine issues to supervisor or higher-level staff for assistance
⢠May provide guidance to students
Appointment Type:
Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Grade:
PS803
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on âApplyâ and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
⢠Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
⢠Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
⢠Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
⢠Life insurance and long-term disability
⢠Flexible Spending Accounts
⢠Various voluntary benefits and discounts
⢠Employee Assistance Program
⢠Wellbeing program
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Original Posting Date:
May 5, 2022
Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:
R8335