What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Teacher Assistant position at Illinois State University?
Student Teacher Assistant
Job no : 519712
Work type : On Campus
Location : Normal, Illinois
Title : Student Teacher Assistant
Employee Classification : Student Help Regular
Division Name : Academic Affairs
Department : Child Care Center
Job Summary
Student Teacher Assistants work with professional teaching 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. Students will also be assisting with the set up and clean up classroom activities, meal preparation, laundry, light cleaning duties, and general custodial care needs of children. Student assistants will be expected to be active with children both indoors and outdoors, year round.
Additional Information
Student employees are eligible to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan. More information can be found .
Pay Rate
15.00 / hour
Required Qualifications
- Must be an active ISU student.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Skilled at working with children
Within 90 days of hire :
Before beginning employment, students will be required to submit the following :
Preferred Qualifications
Employment is open to any major, but majors relating to Child Development, Social Work or Early Childhood Education are preferred.
Desirable candidates will have strong people skills, have the ability to work in a team environment as well as work independently, be flexible, and be able to communicate effectively with both children & adults. Strong candidates will also have the desire to continue learning and practicing developmentally appropriate techniques for working with children of all abilities.
We are looking for individuals who can begin working ASAP.
Work Hours
The child care center is open 7 : 30 am - 5 : 00 pm Monday-Friday. Work hours will vary depending on applicant's availability. Work hours will be consistent for the entire summer or school semester. We are currently looking for a student who is available Tuesday & Thursdays from 11 : 00 am - 2 : 00 pm for the spring 2025 semester.
Functional Expectations
Must be able to complete the following with or without reasonable accommodations :
1. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
Proposed Starting Date
January 2025
Salary : $15
