"Child Development Assistant"

Child Development Assistant

Job ID: 290864

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!

Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Child Development Center

Job Summary

Assist the Child Development Specialist in infant, toddler, and/or preschool classrooms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans and curriculum
• Provide safe, stimulating environment for young children
• Conduct individual and group activities to encourage learning and develop social interaction skills
• Help prepare and/or serve children's meals
• Maintain appropriate records of attendance and activities

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Associate's Degree or two (2) or more years of post-secondary education

Other Required Qualifications

• Certification in First Aid and infant, child and adult CPR

Required Experience

• One (1) or more years of related work experience

Proposed Salary

$16.15 - $19.78 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• Demonstrated excellent experience with childcare

Apply Before Date

October 7, 2025

Application review may begin on October 2, 2025.