Child Development Assistant Teacher

The School of Human Sciences, within the College of Health and Human Sciences, is seeking Child Development Assistant Teachers to join their team at the Center for Child Development.

  • 520321
  • Manhattan, Kansas, United States
  • Center for Child Development
  • Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Term)
  • Opening on: Aug 6 2025
  • Closing on: Aug 31 2025
  • On-site

About This Role

The School of Human Sciences, within the College of Health and Human Sciences, is seeking Child Development Assistant Teachers to join their team at the Center for Child Development. This position is responsible for supporting teachers in designing, planning, and leading activities for children at the direction of, or in the absence of, the classroom teacher. Child Development Assistant Teachers ensure a clean and safe environment for all children in attendance and regularly communicates with teaching staff, parents, and administrators regarding issues that concern the children.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Intentionally implement a positive learning environment that adheres to NAEYC’s developmentally appropriate learning practices, both indoors and outdoors, that fosters development in motor, cognitive, language, social, emotional, and creative domains
  • Assist teachers, as requested, in developing curriculum that fosters the children’s development in motor, cognitive, language, social, emotional, and creative domains
  • Maintain orderly and sanitary conditions in the classroom in accordance with CCD, state, and national guidelines
  • Oversee assigned classroom workers and volunteers, and monitor staff/child ratios at all times
  • Complete maintenance requests as necessary for any repairs or improvements needed for indoor and outdoor environments
  • Record observations and anecdotal notes to be used in a child’s assessment
  • At the direction of teachers, collect photos and work samples to illustrate emerging abilities and activities of children to be used in a child’s portfolio
  • Assist in maintaining records of each child’s progress and experiences through individualized portfolios according to CCD policies and procedures
  • Model collegiality and maintain confidentiality in and outside the classroom setting in regard to children, parents, staff, students, and volunteers

About Us

The Center for Child Development (CCD) serves as the clinical training site for students enrolled in the state-approved and nationally accredited undergraduate preservice teacher education program in early childhood education; provides quality childcare to K-State and the larger campus community; is accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC); is licensed by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE); and meets high-quality food service standards of the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Worksite Description

This position is on-site.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school diploma and the following credentials:
    • Five sessions of observation for not less than two and one-half consecutive hours per observation in licensed preschools or childcare centers with one year of teaching experience in a licensed center or preschool, or one year of supervised practicum in a licensed center or preschool, OR
    • Seven to nine semester hours of academic credit or equivalent training in child development or early childhood education and three months of teaching experience in a licensed center or preschool, or one year of supervised practicum in a licensed center or preschool

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Meet minimum requirements to be a “lead teacher” per KDHE regulations
  • Experience in early childhood settings
  • CDA or associate’s degree in early childhood education
  • Ability to work under pressure and with distractions
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and peers
  • Ability to be flexible with work schedule

Additional licenses / registrations / certifications:

  • Ability to pass a name-based and fingerprint background check, KDHE health assessment, and TB Test
  • Ability to lift/move items up to 50 pounds unassisted on a repetitive basis
  • Ability to remain on feet for long periods of time, stoop and bend throughout shift, and sit on the floor
  • Ability to work inside and outside under varying work and climatic conditions

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • Contact information for three professional references

Application Window

Applications close on: August 31, 2025

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$12.27 - $17.78 per hour

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Work Authorization: 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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

Background Screening Statement:

Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.

Interview Preferences:

Kansas State University honors interview preferences for qualified applicants who are veterans or individuals with disabilities. Eligible applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, submit all required application materials, and submit required preference documentation by the closing date on the job advertisement will be granted a first-level interview.

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