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Michigan State University(MSU)

East Lansing, MITemporary / Per DiemSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
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Location
East Lansing, MI
Schedule
Temporary / Per Diem
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CDA Or 12 Early Childhood Credits

Job overview

Michigan State University seeks an Associate Teacher to support the Head Teacher at its Child Development Laboratory. The role supports high-quality early care and education in a classroom setting, following state licensing and credentialing requirements. The teacher implements planned activities, participates in child assessment, and works with families. The position is temporary or on-call, with work hours varying between 7:30 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

ChildcareChild AssessmentEarly Childhood DevelopmentFacilitating Growth and LearningRelationship Building

Qualifications

Specialized TrainingSix Months to One Year Childcare ExperienceCDA or 12 Early Childhood CreditsAssociate or Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education or RelatedInfant, Child, and Adult CPR and First Aid CertificationBirth-to-Five Childcare Experience

Full job description

Position Summary(Basic Job Function) This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period. ### Unit Position Summary Seeking qualified candidate as an Associate Teacher to work with children at the Michigan State University Child Development Laboratory in the department of Human Development and Family Studies.? Basic Functions are to support the Head Teacher to provide high-quality early care and education?in a classroom setting, according to state licensing and credentialing requirements. Responsibilities include implementing planned activities, participating in child assessment, working with families and the ability to maintain professional conduct per NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct. ### Desired Qualifications Minimum Requirements: Knowledge normally acquired by completing specialized training such as that acquired in one year of college, technical, vocational or trade school; six months to one year of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in providing childcare; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) requires a minimum of a CDA or 12 college credits in in early childhood education, child development, elementary education or early childhood special education. Desired Qualifications: An Associate or Bachelor degree in early childhood education, child development, elementary education or early childhood special education; certification in infant, child, and adult CPR and First Aid; experience providing child care to children aged birth to five years; knowledge of infant/toddler/preschool development and facilitation of growth and learning; ability to establish high quality relationships with children and families. ### Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status. ### Required Application Materials Resume ### Work Hours Varies from 7:30am to 6:15pm ### Website https://hdfs.msu.edu/outreach/cdl ### Summary of Health Risks Contact with bodily fluids. ### Summary of Physical Demands Lifting babies and young toddlers from floor to hold, from floor to low chair, from low chair to standing, from crib; carrying baby to lull to sleep, move from one place to another; pushing baby stroller, taking babies for a walk.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,561 open Early Childhood Educator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$49–55K/yr67 salary ranges
  • US median$18–21/hr904 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 101 open Early Childhood Educator jobs in Michigan and 1,561 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
Early Childhood Educator postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (557 postings).
Education
90 of the 1,561 open Early Childhood Educator jobs (6%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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