This position may be a great fit for someone looking for
consistent part-time hours and a rewarding role working with
children. We offer opportunities for both regular, ongoing
schedules and some flexibility depending on your availability. We
are happy to talk with you about the type of schedule that works
best for you.
About the Early Learning Center
The Early Learning Center (ELC) is a high-quality, nationally
accredited program of early care and education and a living
laboratory in child development. We serve children from 6 weeks
through 8 years of age, with 19 classrooms and a dedicated team of
approximately 45 full-time staff members.
The ELC is open year-round, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM
to 6:00 PM. Our classrooms are warm, welcoming environments where
children are encouraged to explore, create, play, and learn through
hands-on experiences and supportive guidance.
We place a strong emphasis on building meaningful relationships
with children and families and believe deeply in the power of play
as a tool for learning, connection, and development.
About the Position
The ELC is seeking nurturing, dependable classroom support staff
to work alongside our full-time teachers and support the daily
activities and routines of our classrooms.
This is a hands-on position that involves actively engaging with
children, supporting classroom routines, and helping maintain a
safe and welcoming environment. Prior experience working with
children is valued, as is a genuine interest in supporting their
growth and development.
We welcome individuals who are looking for a dependable
part-time commitment and are interested in establishing a regular
schedule.
This is a part-time, non-benefitted position.
Primary Responsibilities
- Work cooperatively with full-time ELC staff to support the
implementation of daily educational plans.
- Build positive, respectful relationships with children,
families, and colleagues.
- Engage children in play-based learning and meaningful
interactions.
- Actively supervise children and help maintain a safe, clean,
and organized classroom environment.
- Model positive behavior, communication, and respectful
interactions.
- Assist with classroom routines and daily transitions, including
group activities, mealtimes, rest, and outdoor play.
- Follow health and safety policies and practice universal
precautions and infection-control procedures, including appropriate
handwashing, sanitation, diapering, and food-handling
procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, staff,
and ELC operations.
- Comply with University of Delaware, Delaware Office of Child
Care Licensing, and ELC policies and procedures.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Genuine interest in working with and supporting young
children.
- Previous experience working with children ages zero to five in
a professional, educational, caregiving, community, or family
setting.
- Related coursework, training, or experience in education or
child care is welcome.
- Dependable attendance and a commitment to maintaining a
consistent schedule.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively as
part of a team.
- Patience, sound judgment, and the ability to respond calmly and
positively to the needs of young children.
We value the experience, reliability, and perspective that
individuals bring from their previous work and life experiences.
Whether you have a background in education and child care or simply
enjoy working with children and are looking for steady, meaningful
part-time work, we encourage you to apply.
Please note: All University of Delaware employees,
including part-time employees, are required to pay for
parking.
Questions? Please contact Sarah Carr, Assistant Director, at
sarolsen@udel.edu.
Notice of Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity
The University of Delaware does not discriminate against any person
on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity
or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital
status, disability, religion, age, veteran status or any other
characteristic protected by applicable law in its employment,
educational programs and activities, admissions policies, and
scholarship and loan programs as required by Title IX of the
Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act
of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI
and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable
statutes and University policies. The University of Delaware also
prohibits unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and
sexual violence.
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