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Assistant Teacher

Michigan State University Child Development Laboratory

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Location
East Lansing, MI
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Job overview

The Assistant Teacher works with children at Michigan State University’s Child Development Laboratory, supporting the Head Teacher in providing high-quality early care and education in a classroom setting. The role includes implementing planned activities, participating in child assessment, and working with families while maintaining professional conduct in accordance with the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and applicable state licensing and credentialing requirements.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

ChildcareEarly Childhood EducationChild AssessmentInfant and Toddler DevelopmentFacilitating Growth and LearningRelationship Building

Qualifications

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

Full job description

Position Summary Seeking qualified candidate as an Assistant 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. ### 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 early childhood education, child development, elementary education or early childhood special education. ### Desired Qualifications A 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 three years; knowledge of infant/toddler 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. ### Work Hours Vary Monday- Friday 7:15 AM- 6:15 PM. Closed for all University holidays. ### Required Application Materials Cover letter, resume, 3 letters of recommendation, and 3 references. Apply at https://careers.msu.edu/jobs/assistant-teacher-child-care-assistant-east-lansing-michigan-united-states{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}

How this job compares

Set against the 1,018 open Assistant Teacher jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$16–18/hr522 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 80 open Assistant Teacher jobs in Michigan and 1,018 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for no prior experience — less than three in four Assistant Teacher postings that state a minimum ask for (median 1 year, across 211 postings).
Education
7 of the 1,018 open Assistant Teacher jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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