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Department: Children's Learning Center

Childcare Assistant - Part-time

  • 493775
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Part-time Staff
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Salary/Position Classification

  • $17.00 Hourly
  • 17.5-20 hours per week
  • Schedule: 7:30am - 11:00am OR 2:00pm - 5:30pm - Weekends Off!

Purpose of Position

UCLC is seeking experienced and talented applicants to work under the supervision of the Center Director, Assistant Director and the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Services Supervisor II. The childcare teacher assistant provides support to the ECE Services Supervisor II in the care and active supervision of children 18 months to age 5 years.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist the teacher in maintaining a developmentally appropriate classroom environment and supporting the planned educational experiences while focusing on developing caring and respectful relationships with all children and their families.
  • Assist in maintaining the health and safety of the environment and the children. 
  • Maintain professional/ethical conduct by working respectfully and professionally with a team of colleagues and UND Field experience students, participating in professional development opportunities, and engaging in self-evaluation.

Required Competencies

  • Computer literate
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral/written communication skills
  • Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood.

Minimum Requirements

  • Early Childhood Certificate from a vocational or technical school

 OR

  • 40 hours of professional Early Childhood professional development preparation including 10 hours of training in each North Dakota Core Competency Area: Families/Communities, Program Planning/Evaluation, and Professional Development and Leadership (Must be delivered by an Early Childhood agency such as: Head Start, Growing Futures or US Military)

 OR

  • One 3 credit college course directly applicable to one of the following ND Core Competency Areas: Families/Communities, Program Planning/Evaluation, and Professional Development and Leadership

In addition to the following:

  • 1 year of work experience in Early Childhood Education
  • Successful completion of a criminal history records check.
  • Successful completion of the ND Department of Health & Human Services Criminal History Fingerprinting Background Check
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Upon being hired; must complete CPR/First Aid/AED Training & ND Growing Futures basic childcare course.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Associates in Early Childhood Education or Child Development Certificate (CDA).

To Apply

For full consideration, applications must include:

  • Resume
  • Two professional references

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST. Part-time/Temporary positions are posted for a minimum of 3 business days.

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Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

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