Salary: $34,068.00 Annually
Location : York County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 184869
Agency: York Technical College
Opening Date: 07/20/2026
Closing Date: 8/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: CB30
Position Number:: 61154642 / 61134824
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Monday - Friday (8:00 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: Band 2
Hiring Range - Min.: $34,068.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $34,068.00
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please apply online, taking care to complete the state application with all work history and education. Incomplete applications will be disqualified and will not be reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
York Technical College, a member of the South Carolina Technical and Comprehensive Education System, is a public, two-year institution of higher education that offers a variety of associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Through maximizing student success, the College seeks to contribute to the economic growth and development of York, Lancaster, and Chester counties and of the State.
The Child Development Center Teacher Assistant will perform the following functions:
- Assists in providing quality instruction and maintaining effective learning environment for children in assigned age group/classroom. Assists in selection of resource materials, textbooks, and in designing materials for special needs. Assists in providing on-going evaluation procedures needed to assess the developmental levels of children.
- Assists in providing guidance for children in need or in conflict either emotionally or academically. Under the guidance of the Lead Teacher, confers with parents on a regular basis or in times of special needs. Assists children in becoming aware of role as member of group.
- Cooperates with Lead Teacher in implementing the daily routine. Assists in working with Early Childhood Development students, participates in special activities to promote Center.
- Assists in maintaining children's progress and learning reports. Assists in performing daily health checks on children.
- Assists with non-routine developmental activities for children with special needs. Performs other duties as required; including housekeeping tasks.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
- A high school diploma
- Relevant experience in childcare
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education (APS.ECED) or a related field (must include 24 credit hours in Early Childhood Education) preferred.
- Minimum 6-months experience working with children.
- Relevant education and experience can be considered. Knowledge of the NAEYC developmentally appropriate practices for child care.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local rules and regulations pertaining to child care. Knowledge of the principles and methods of NAEYC.
- Knowledge of program design, material development, and classroom presentation techniques.
- Ability to cooperate with lead teacher and others.
- Ability to maintain appropriate discipline in a group situation.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, families, employees, and ECD students.
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing using Standard English.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
- Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, twist, walk, reach and stand on a consistent basis.
Additional Comments
Applicants indicating degree(s) on the application may be required to provide unofficial copies of transcripts in the application process and official transcript upon hire.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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What is your highest level of education?
- Less than a twelfth grade education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
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Do you have an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related degree with at least 24 credit hours in Early Childhood Education?
03
Do you have relevant experience working in childcare?
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Are or have you been a lab student through the York Technical College Early Childhood Development program?
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If you answered yes to question four, please include your dates of enrollment in the York Technical College Early Childhood Development program. Note: Please see application/resume is not an acceptable response.
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