Job description

Department: 3670055055 Center for Child Development
Job no: 512952
Employment type: Temporary Part-time
Location: Manhattan, Kansas
Worksite: On-site requirement
Categories: Child Development, Family & Consumer Sciences
Pay Grade: 01A

About This Role:
The Department of Applied Human Sciences, within the College of Health and Human Sciences, is seeking Child Care Aides to join their team at the Center for Child Development (CCD). This position assists teachers with ensuring the care and safety of children through performing a variety of tasks designed to meet their physical, emotional, and educational needs. The Child Care Aide follows directions given by teachers and shares concerns regarding children, students, or the center with the teacher or director.

Duties include, but are not limited to:
Assist teachers in maintaining a positive learning environment, both indoors and outdoors, that fosters development in motor, cognitive, language, social, emotional, and creative domains
Provide emotional support to children while being sensitive to their needs
Supervise activities to ensure the safety of children
Assist in the arrangement and upkeep of the classroom, including all classroom equipment and materials, on a daily basis
Assist in the kitchen and with meal prep as needed
Model and maintain confidentiality in and outside of the classroom setting in regard to children, parents, staff, students, and volunteers
This is a temporary position and is not benefits eligible. Hours will be negotiable, with a minimum of 10 hours per week expected. Candidates seeking summer-specific employment are also encouraged to apply.

Why Join Us:
The Department of Applied Human Sciences is dedicated to making a difference in people's lives through research, teaching, engagement, outreach, service, and clinical intervention. Our faculty, staff, and supervised student specialists provide direct services and outreach to enhance the health and well-being of individuals and families through many programs, including the Center for Child Development (CCD) as part of the larger Kansas Institute for Early Childhood Education and Research (KIECER). KIECER's mission is to generate knowledge and apply the science of child development to education, research, policy, and practice for young children and their families and engage the communities in which they live and grow. We are committed to providing a rich and deep understanding of early childhood development informed by theory, research, and evidence-based practices.

The Center for Child Development (CCD) serves as the clinical training site for students enrolled in the state-approved and nationally accredited undergraduate preservice teacher education program in early childhood education; provides quality childcare to K-State and the larger campus community; is accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC); is licensed by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE); and meets high-quality food service standards of the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

For more information on the Department of Applied Human Sciences and the Center for Child Development: https://www.hhs.k-state.edu/ahs/ and https://www.k-state.edu/ccd/ .

The College of Health and Human Sciences is home to six academic departments (Applied Human Sciences; Food, Nutrition, Dietetics & Health; Hospitality Management; Interior Design & Fashion Studies; Personal Financial Planning; and Kinesiology), the Center on Aging, and the Physician Assistant program. In addition, the college received approval from the Kansas Board of Regents to serve as a satellite location for the WSU nursing program. The College enrolls roughly 2,800 students (graduate and undergraduate) and employs more than 115 full-time faculty members in teaching, research, and Extension positions ( https://www.hhs.k-state.edu/ ). The College is committed to promoting research, scholarship, creative activity, and discovery with a strategic and cohesive focus on health and human behavior.

Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays). To see what benefits are available, please visit https://www.k-state.edu/hsc/benefits .

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:
Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The university actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.

What You'll Need to Succeed: Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with children in an early learning environment
Ability to effectively communicate and build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
Ability to remain on feet for long periods of time, stoop and bend throughout shift, and sit on the floor
Ability to work inside and outside under varying work and climatic conditions
Ability to be flexible with work schedule

Other Requirements:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment
Ability to pass a name-based and fingerprint background check, KDHE health, and TB Test
Ability to lift/move items up to 25 pounds unassisted on a repetitive basis

How to Apply: Please submit the following documents:
Resume
Three professional references

Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until positions are filled.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:
$10.38 - $14.53 per hour

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and actively seeks diversity among its employees.

Background Screening Statement:
In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee.

Advertised: Apr 04, 2023
Application Closes: Open until filled

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