Teacher Assistant

Req Id: 44404

Job Title: Teacher Assistant

City: West Lafayette

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Ben & Maxine Miller Child Development Laboratory School is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our team. The Assistant Teacher will interact with and teach children. This role assists teachers with children from birth to 5-year-old children. In this role, you will set up and clean up art activities, snacks, and lunches. As the Teacher Assistant, you will also serve as the nap time attendant and assist classroom teachers with children's activities.

Who We Are:

The Ben & Maxine Miller Child Development Laboratory School at Purdue University is a place where young children and families learn and grow. Actively engaging the world around them, each day children, teachers, parents, researchers, and university students play and work together, creating a safe, loving community of discovery. Learn more about us: https://hhs.purdue.edu/miller-child-lab-school.

What We're Looking For:

Required:

Education and Experience:

• You must be at least 21 years of age.
• Knowledge of children's development.

Skills Needed:

• Strong verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with and manage children.

What is Helpful:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Child Development Associates (CDA) or equivalent.

Additional Information:

• This position requires a pre-employment drug screening test and health assessment, as well as running a criminal history background check.
• To learn more about Purdue's benefits summary CLICK HERE
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period

Career Stream

Administrative and Operational Support 1

Pay Band S030

Job Code #20002458

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $16.50/hour. The final salary offer will be determined based on various factors, including internal equity, available budget, and relevant experience.

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.

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Posting Start Date: 10/6/26