Part-Time Teachers Aide, Campus Children's Center

About the role

Indiana University Early Childhood Education Services (ECES) provides year-round, high-quality care and education at nationally accredited centers for children ages birth through 5 years. The program emphasizes child‑centered, active learning environments based on research‑supported best practices, employs degreed teachers, receives strong campus support, and holds NAEYC accreditation. ECES centers also serve the academic mission of IU by offering sites for student training and faculty research, and act as model early‑education programs for the Bloomington community and the state of Indiana. This is an in‑person position.

Responsibilities

• Part‑Time Morning Teacher Aide – assists full‑time teachers in providing a welcoming, calm, nurturing environment for infants, toddlers, or preschoolers; interacts directly with children indoors and outdoors (singing songs, playing games); assists with children's personal care, some food preparation, and light cleaning.
• Part‑Time Rest Aide – assists teachers in creating a calm, comfortable atmosphere for rest; interacts directly with children reading stories and engaging in quiet activities; assists with light cleaning.
• Part‑Time Lunch/Rest Time Aide – assists with lunch set‑up and light cleaning; helps teachers create a calm rest environment; interacts with children reading stories and quiet activities; lunch is provided.
• Part‑Time Afternoon Teacher Aide – assists teachers in providing safe, engaging experiences; interacts with children indoors/outdoors (singing, games); assists with personal care, light cleaning, and room‑closing preparations.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., HSED or GED).
• Experience: Some related experience preferred.

Skills

• Ability to effectively communicate and exchange information.
• High commitment to quality.
• Flexibility to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Seeking to acquire knowledge in the specialty area.
• Ability to remain stationary and ascend/descend ladders or stairs.
• Ability to move objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Visual abilities: detect items near and far, discern colors, perceive peripheral objects, see detail, and have good depth perception.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without accommodation.

Pay

$12.25 per hour

Schedule

• Part‑Time Morning Teacher Aide: Monday‑Friday, Infant/Toddlers 7:30 AM‑9:30 AM; Preschoolers 8:00 AM‑9:30 AM.
• Part‑Time Rest Aide: Monday‑Friday, 12:15 PM‑2:45 PM.
• Part‑Time Lunch/Rest Time Aide: Monday‑Friday, 11:30 AM‑2:30 PM.
• Part‑Time Afternoon Teacher Aide: Monday‑Friday, 3:30 PM‑5:30 PM.
• Ability to work 5 days a week is preferred.

Benefits

For full‑time staff employees, Indiana University offers a comprehensive benefits package including: medical and dental insurance; health savings account with IU contributions; healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts; basic group life insurance paid by IU; voluntary supplemental life, long‑term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance; base retirement plan with generous IU contributions (subject to vesting); voluntary supplemental retirement plan options; tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses; 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year; generous paid time off plans; paid leave for new parents and IU‑sponsored volunteer events; employee assistance program (EAP).