Mississippi State University·Starkville, Mississippi
Assist the primary teacher in providing care, safety, and well-being for a group of young children. Maintain positive relationships with parents, university students, and staff while attending professional development meetings.
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
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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.
July 2026.
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
An equivalent combination of related education and related experience may be considered for this position.
Licensures: At least 18 years of age
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June 10, 2026, until filled.
Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.
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.
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Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of experience working with children in a childcare setting. An associate degree in early childhood or a CDA credential is preferred.
Market context
Child Care Assistant roles in Mississippi are typically driven by ongoing demand in childcare centers, preschools, and early learning programs. These positions are competitive because employers often prefer candidates with direct childcare experience, and an associate degree in early childhood or a CDA can strengthen your application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your resume to show your two years of childcare experience and any child development training.