Teacher Assistant (West Lafayette, IN, US) - Full-time

Serve as Teacher Assistant for Ben and Maxine Miller Child Development Laboratory School, interacting with and teaching children.  Assist teachers with birth to 5-year-old children.  Set up and clean up art activities, snacks, and lunches. Serve as nap time attendant and assist classroom teachers with children's activities.

What you will be doing:

• Assist teacher with the daily routine of the classroom including indoor activities
• Outside recess, and Teacher directed small/large group supervision.      
• Prepare and set up classroom 
• Clean up curriculum activities in the classroom environment such as painting, distributing books, etc
• Assist in displaying children’s work 
• Attend children during their nap time, assist in set up and removal of cots, and assist children in dressing and bathroom routines as needed. 

What we are looking for:

• Knowledge of children's development; manage groups of children
• Minimum of a high school diploma/GED
• Candidates must be 21 years or older.  
• This position requires a pre-employment drug screening test and a health assessment as well as running a criminal history background check. 
• Good verbal communication, ability to work with children

What we desire:

• Child Development Associates (CDA) or equivalent

Additional Information:  

• Pay will be 15.00 an hour 
• To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/employeebenefits/benefits_enrollment/pdf/summaries/2023/Benefits-summary-Admin-Op-2023.pdf
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position   
• A background check will be required for employment in this position 
• FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime) 
• Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan 
• Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply