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Child Care Assistant

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Work type: Support Staff

Pay Grade:06

Major Administrative Unit / College:College Of Social Science

Department:Human Development & Family Studies - Css 10038324

Sub Area:CT- Clerical Tech.

Salary:Salary Commensurate with Experience

Location: East Lansing

Categories: Office/Clerical Support, Clerical Technical- CT, Full Time (90-100%), Union

Position Summary

Seeking qualified candidate as a childcare assistant to work with children at the Michigan State University Child Development Laboratory in the department of Human Development and Family Studies. Basic Functions are to provide childcare and oversight in a classroom setting, according to state licensing and credentialing requirements, in order to ensure quality care of children (infants and toddlers).

Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills

Knowledge normally acquired by completing specialized training such as that acquired in one year of college, technical, vocational or trade school; six months to one year of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in providing child care; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The job may require possession of a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or other qualifications as required for National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in child development; certification in infant, child, and adult CPR and First Aid; ability to maintain professional conduct per NAEYC Code of Ethics; experience providing child care to children- birth through three years; knowledge of infant/toddler development and facilitation of growth and learning; ability to establish high quality relationships with children and families; possession of a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or other qualifications as required for National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation and State of Michigan's Quality Rating System.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Cover letter, resume, 3 letter of recommendation, and 3 references

Work Hours

9am- 5:30pm

Website

HTTPS://HDFS.MSU.EDU/CDL/

Summary of Physical Demands

Lifting babies and young toddlers from floor to hold, from floor to low chair, from low chair to standing, from crib; carrying baby to lull to sleep, move from one place to another; pushing baby stroller, and taking babies for a walk.

Summary of Health Risks

Exposure to human blood, serum, tissue and other body fluids; and materials covered under Universal Precautions.

Bidding eligibility ends on 8/1/2023 at 11:55 PM

Advertised: Jul 26, 2023 Eastern Daylight Time