Indiana University Early Childhood Education Services is committed to creating high-quality experiences for children, families, and our employees.

IU Early Childhood Education Services (ECES) 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 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

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Part-Time Morning Teacher Assistant
  • Assists the full-time teachers in providing a welcoming, calm, nurturing environment for students.
  • Interacts directly with the children indoors and outdoors, singing songs, playing games, and providing or assisting 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 providing or assisting 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 providing or assisting 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 providing or assisting 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 providing or assisting 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 through Friday 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Part-Time Rest / Afternoon Teacher Assistant: Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Part-Time Rest Time / Early Afternoon Assistant: Monday through Friday 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Part-Time Morning / Lunch / Rest Time Assistant: Monday through Friday 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM

Part-Time Afternoon Teacher Assistant: Monday through Friday 3:30 PM to 5:30 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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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .

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