• Teacher Assistant, Child Care

    Western Kentucky University (Bowling Green, KY)


     

    As a Classroom Teacher Assistant in the WKUCCC Head Start, Early Head Start, Child Care program, they will have the opportunity to work with children birth to age five years old. The Classroom Teacher Assistant will be responsible for the Active Supervision of the children and ensuring their safety ensuring all child care and Head Start regulations are maintained. Classroom Teacher Assistants will be responsible for ensuring staff:child ratio is maintained, appropriate breaks or absences are covered and implementing the afternoon portion of the day, including but not limited to, learning activities, meals/snacks, toileting/diapering, and record-keeping systems. Continuation is dependent upon funding/need.

    Job Requirements:

    + High School Diploma/GED

    + Ability to lift 40 pounds or more

    Additional Information:

    Hourly Range: $10.26-$12.00

     

    Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

     

    Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

     

    Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at [email protected] or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

     

    Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

     

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