"Assistant Teacher - University School for Young Children"

Assistant Teacher - University School for Young Children

Southeast Missouri State University

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202500408

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO

Department: University School for Young Children

Category: Child Care and Youth Programs

Position Summary

Assistant Teacher
University School for Young Children
College of Education, Health and Human Studies

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist the lead teacher in planning and implementing a developmental program to meet Center guidelines
• Assist students in the classroom
• Assist with classroom preparation and clean up on a daily basis
• Greet each parent and child in the classroom
• Assist in maintaining open communication with all families
• Asist in planning and executing all classroom and outdoor activities
• Promote the welfare, health and safety of all children
• Assume special assignments as necessary for conducting the program
• Assist with the assessment of the children and the classroom
• Assist with daily attendance reports
• Assist staff with setting up the classroom and opening/closing the facility as needed
• Assist with meeting all licensing and accreditation requirements
• Assist with documentation and updating the files

Required Qualifications

• AA degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education or Child Development Associate (CDA) or AA degree in another field and 12-35 higher education credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, and/or early childhood special education
• Experience or demonstrated interest in working with young children
• Knowledge of positive guidance techniques appropriate for young children
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet the physical needs of the children including lifting, holding, feeding, and diapering
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stoop, bend, stretch, reach, kneel, sit on the floor, and be physically active
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of customer service

Required Information & Deadline

Application Deadline: The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by January 5, 2026.

To Apply: Submit the following items online by clicking on the APPLY button at the top of the page:

• Letter of interest addressing position qualifications
• Current Resume
• Names and contact information of three professional references may be asked for at a later date