Teacher Aide

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma and experience with children.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1.
• Two years work experience in early childhood.
• 2.
• Experience in a special education/general education classroom teaching or assisting for one or more years for children ages five and under.
• 3.
• Experience supporting therapies in the classroom, such as physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, or applied behavior analysis.
• 4.
• Bachelor's degree in child development, education, or a closely related field.
• 5.
• Holds a Mississippi Department of Education teacher license.
• 6.
• Prior experience with supervising interns.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to anticipate and adapt to the needs of children
• Must be able to organize and execute daily activities
• Works well with other staff
• Intermediate computer literacy skills in email, Microsoft Office

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Must be able to care for children birth to adolescence, including carrying, feeding, and changing clothing and diapers.

Must be able to sit and work with children on floor mats or lifting them into chairs, standing frames or wheelchairs for extended periods of time.

Regularly involves bending, quick movement, and other physical exertion (kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, light running).

Must be able to lift and carry 50-75 pounds, pick up a 50-pound child, and able to provide adaptive care (e.g., changing diapers, feeding, transporting from wheelchair to stander).

Must be able to move quickly and transition from sitting to standing with ease and efficiency.

Vision requirement

ability to see children's actions and information in print/electronic formats.

Instructions for Applying

Link to apply

http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/ [http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/]

Applicants must apply online and attach a resume, cover letter, and the complete contact information for three professional references.

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, (662) 325-5839.

What do I do if I need an accommodation?

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Mississippi State University, please contact the Department of Human Resources Management at tel: (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu [employment@hrm.msstate.edu].

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