Indiana University Early Childhood Education Services (ECES) is committed to creating high-quality experiences for children, families, and our employees.
IU Early Childhood Education Services provides year-round, high-quality care and education at nationally accredited centers for children ages birth through 5 years. Our commitment to high-quality is demonstrated by providing child-centered, active learning environments based on research supported best practices, through degreed teachers, strong campus support, and adherence to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). In addition to the service component, the Indiana University Bloomington (IUB) ECES Centers meet the academic mission of Indiana University by providing sites for student training and by serving as research sites for faculty and students. Finally, the early childhood centers at IUB serve as model high quality, early education programs for the Bloomington community and the state of Indiana.
Job Summary
Part-Time Morning Teacher Assistant
Assists the full-time teachers in providing a welcoming, calm, and nurturing environment for students.
Interacts directly with the children indoors and outdoors, singing songs, playing games, and provides or assists with children's personal care.
Assists with some food preparation and light cleaning.
Part-Time Rest / Afternoon Teacher Assistant
Assists the full-time teachers in creating a calm, comfortable atmosphere where children can rest.
Assists with PM Snack setting up and some light cleaning.
Interacts directly with the children indoors and outdoors, singing songs, playing games, and provides or assists with children's personal care.
Part-Time Rest Time / Early Afternoon Assistant
Assists the full-time teachers in creating a calm, comfortable atmosphere where children can rest.
Interacts directly with children reading stories and engaging in quiet activities.
Assists with some light cleaning.
Interacts directly with the children indoors and outdoors, singing songs, playing games, and provides or assists with children's personal care.
Part-Time Morning / Lunch / Rest Time Assistant
Interacts directly with the children indoors and outdoors, singing songs, playing games, and provides or assists with children's personal care.
Assists with lunch set up and some light cleaning. Lunch is provided.
Assists the full-time teachers in creating a calm, comfortable atmosphere where children can rest.
Interacts directly with children reading stories and engaging in quiet activities.
Part-Time Afternoon Teacher Assistant
Assists the full-time teachers in providing safe and engaging experiences for children.
Interacts directly with the children indoors and outdoors, singing songs, playing games, and provides or assists with children's personal care.
Assists with some light cleaning and room closing preparations.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required
High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Preferred
Experience working with preschoolers
SKILLS
Required
Ability to effectively communicate and exchange information
Working Conditions / Demands
This role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. This role frequently requires the ability to handle equipment. This role frequently requires the ability to remain stationary and ascend/descend ladders/stairs. This role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 40 pounds. The role requires the ability to detect items in close proximity as well as far away; discern between colors; detect objects in peripheral space of self; discern items in detail; and to have good depth perception. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
Bloomington, Indiana
Work Hours
Part-Time Morning Teacher Assistant: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Part-Time Rest / Afternoon Teacher Assistant: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Part-Time Rest Time / Early Afternoon Assistant: Monday - Friday, 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Part-Time Morning / Lunch / Rest Time Assistant: Monday - Friday, 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Part-Time Lunch Assistant: Tuesday and Thursday, 12:30 PM-2:30 PM
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Multiple plan options for medical insurance
Dental insurance
Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
Additional supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition benefit for IU classes
10 paid holidays per year
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Part Time Employee
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Part Time Employee
Job Family: Part Time Employee
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