Student Teacher Assistant

Title: Student Teacher Assistant
Employee Classification: Student Help Regular
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Child Care Center

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.

Student employees are eligible to participate in the University's 403(b) Plan. More information can be found here.

$15.00/hour

- Must be an active ISU student.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Skilled at working with children

Within 90 days of hire:
- Must have a Level 1 ECE Credential through Gateways to Opportunity.
- Must hold an active CPR & First Aid certification by either the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. All CPR & First Aid certification must be completed in person (no online certifications will qualify).

Before beginning employment, students will be required to submit the following:
- Three written character references
- Clearance on a criminal background check
- A medical record verifying good health (including a negative TB test, and immunizations for Tdap & 2 doses of MMR)

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.

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.

Must be able to complete the following with or without reasonable accommodations:
1. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

January 2025

Resume, Reference List and Work Availability

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Required Documents:
- Please list 3 references that can be contacted with email and phone numbers.
- Please list your work availability for the summer (May 13 - August 9) or Spring 2025 semester you are applying for and include whether or not you would be interested in working during semester breaks and/or during the summer months.

Carrie Carlson
ccarlso@ilstu.edu

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

In addition, all appointments are contingent upon proof of eligibility for employment at Illinois State University to perform the required duties described above on your scheduled start date. The Immigration and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires all new employees to file an I-9 in person and no later than three days from the beginning of employment. This may be accomplished within the department or through Human Resources. A list of the types of documentation you will be expected to provide is available at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents. Failure to comply with this law will result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University, as your employer, is required by federal law to ensure proper tax withholding from wages and to ensure that the required reporting of employee wages, withholding, and employment taxes is accurate. For this reason, every employee must have a valid Social Security Number registered with the University at the time of employment and/or as soon after as possible, but no later than 45 days from the start date. Failure to comply with this law may result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held.

International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work more when the university is not in session. International students should contact the Office of International Studies and Programs for guidance if they have questions concerning employment restrictions.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.