Assistant Teacher - M2 (I/T)

Job Title: Assistant Teacher – M2 (I/T)

Location: Mayville, ND

Compensation: $36,212 - $39,000, plus competitive benefit package including a generous retirement plan and employer paid family health insurance.

Position Details: 12 month; full-time (40 hours/week)

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Who can apply: Internal/external candidates eligible to work in the United States

Start date: May 1, 2025

Position Description: Mayville State University Child Development Programs is hiring an Assistant Teacher who is responsible for providing high-quality classroom educational services to children ages 6 weeks to 3 years old. This position involves a high level of teamwork. This position must have great communication and organizational skills. This position is accountable for implementing curriculum, monitoring and reporting on educational progress, and providing a safe, educational environment for the children. Respect for families as the child’s first teacher and fellow staff members is essential to this position. Applicants may receive financial assistance in obtaining continuing education. CDP employees may qualify for student loan forgiveness.

Required Competencies:

• Be an adult of good physical, cognitive, social, and emotional health, and shall use mature judgment when making decisions impacting the quality of child care
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion
• Strong communication skills (interpersonal, written, and oral)
• Experience working with diverse populations

Minimum qualifications:

• Must have or be willing to obtain a CDA credential OR
• Qualifying degrees - must be a 2 or 4-year degree:
  • AA ECE
  • BA ECE
  • BSED ECE
  • BSED Elem Ed with ECE Minor
  • Degrees in Child Development and Family Sciences may be acceptable; transcript will be checked after submission of required application materials
• Experience working with children birth to age 5 and their families
• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with Head Start/Early Head Start regulations

Applicants should submit the following materials:

• MaSU CDP Employment Application (available at www.mayvillestate.edu and click on the ‘CDP Employment Application’ link under the Child Development Programs category)
• A letter of application
• A current resume
• The names of 3 professional references with each person’s position, e-mail address, and telephone number
• Copy of transcript

For specific questions regarding this position, contact Jessi Hegg, MSU CDP Program Director, at (701) 788-4868. Current/former MSU CDP parents that meet qualifications are encouraged to apply. Employment is contingent upon ability to pass criminal record check and ability to pass a health exam.

MaSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity. ND veteran's preference laws apply to this position. Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability. The state of North Dakota has an open records law; therefore, your application could be subject to review upon request. A criminal history background check must be satisfied prior to employment.

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