Associate Teacher

Req Id: 41938

Job Title: Associate Teacher

City: West Lafayette

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Ben & Maxine Miller Child Development Laboratory School is seeking an Associate Teacher to join our team. The Associate Teacher will assist the Head Teacher in planning and implementing an early childhood education program for a classroom in the Ben & Maxine Miller Child Development Laboratory School. Under the supervisor of the Head Teacher, this role will support the daily operations of the classroom in the routines, communicating with parents, supervise teacher assistants, practicum students, and facilitate research.

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 at: https://hhs.purdue.edu/miller-child-lab-school/

What We're Looking For:

Required:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Childhood Education, Childhood Development, or related field.
• One year of experience providing care and early education for young children.

Skills Needed:

• Knowledge of children's development.
• Ability to manage groups of children.
• Must be able to take initiative in implementing program goals and providing developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculum.
• Effective working with children and adults.
• Ability to manage a classroom of young children through positive guidance.

What is Helpful:

• Previous teaching experience.

Additional Information:

• For full consideration, candidates must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• This position requires a pre-employment drug screening and a health assessment, including a criminal history background check.
• 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: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan

Purdue University is an EO/AA university.

Career Stream

Professional 1

Pay Band S035

Job Code #20003311

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Posting Start Date: 5/6/26