Child Care Assistant

Position Function:


The child care assistant reports to the Manager at the Child Development and Family Studies Center. Responsible for assisting with teaching and caring for young children and interacting positively with staff, parents, and university students.


Salary Grade : 07


Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.


Department Profile:


The School of Human Sciences provides education, research, and outreach programs related to human interaction and relationships, early childhood, child life, youth, adult and family studies, and teacher education in Family and Consumer Sciences and Agricultural Education. In addition, selected school programs focus on commerce, marketing, and using technology for problem solving and designing programs and project.


Anticipated Appointment Date:


July 2026.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:


Assist primary teacher with a group of children. Provides for the care, safety, and well-being of all children in the group. Demonstrates increasing understanding of child growth and development in working with children, in talking with parents and university students, and in recording activities. Maintains a cooperative relationship with children, co-workers, university students, and parents. Attends staff meetings, professional development and in-service training, and parent meetings. Follows personnel policies of the Child Development and Family Studies Center and the University.

Performs related duties as assigned.
- Assist primary teacher with a group of children.
- Provides for the care, safety, and well-being of all children in the group.
- Demonstrates increasing understanding of child growth and development in working with
children, in talking with parents and university students, and in recording activities.
- Maintains a cooperative relationship with children, co-workers, university students, and
parents.
- Attends staff meetings, professional development and in-service training, and parent
meetings.
- Follows personnel policies of the Child Development and Family Studies Center and the
University.
- Performs related duties as assigned


Minimum Qualifications:


Education: High school diploma or GED
Experience: Has experience working with children in a child care setting, early childhood, or any applicable child group setting for at least two (2) years.
Substitutions: An equivalent combination of related education and related experience may be considered for this position.
Licensures: At least 18 years of age


Preferred Qualifications:


- Associates Degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, Elementary Education, Early
Childhood
- Special Education, and/or related field.
- Development Associate Credential (CDA) with 3-5 years of experience.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:


- Ability to follow instructions.
- Ability to work with small children.
- Good communications skills.


Working Conditions and Physical Effort


* Job frequently requires walking, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands.
* Job requires standing, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, and lifting up to 40 pounds.
* Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.


Instructions for Applying:


Link to apply:


All applicants MUST apply online at to be considered for this position.

The following documents and information are required for application:
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Contact information for at least three professional references


Screening Date:


June 10, 2026, until filled.


Restricted Clause:


Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.


Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:


Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, View phone number on click.appcast.io.


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