Salary: $29,375.00 - $37,400.00 Annually
Location : Normal
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202300868
Department: Family & Consumer Sciences
Opening Date: 07/07/2026
Description
Summary:
Responsible for the health, welfare, education, and safety of children enrolled in the Child Development Center. CDC Assistant Teacher is needed to accommodate the enrolled students in the AAMU CDC.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist in planning and preparing activities (i.e., Learning Centers, curriculum implementation, art projects, story time) per lead teacher's direction
• Assist as needed with decorating, reorganizing, and keeping the classroom refreshed and relevant
• Collaborate with teachers to monitor the development of each child
• Work with each child to promote their individual learning goal
• Keep classroom supplies and materials organized
• Lead classroom circle time as requested by Lead Teacher
• Attend required staff meetings
• Maintain positive and clear communication with Lead Teacher and Director
• Assist in preparing for Parent-Teacher conferences
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):
- Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) or minimum of 18 credit hours towards Child Development related courses or an Associate's Degree in Child Development or related area.
- At least three (3) years of experience teaching in the classroom
Supplemental Information
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Have a working knowledge of child growth, development principles and practices.
- Able to articulate program objectives relative to the needs of children.
- Ability to read with comprehension.
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We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
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Do you have a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) or minimum of 18 credit hours towards Child Development related courses or an Associate's Degree in Child Development or related area?
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Do you have 1-3 years' experience working with children?
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