Student Employment:

There are employment opportunities for ISU students as part-time teacher aides during the fall and spring semesters and the summer session. The center operates from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.  

Hours of Employment:

• Varies according to each student's class schedule.

• Schedules are set for the same time for an entire semester.

• Shifts may include working the same hours on a MWF schedule, TR schedule or a Monday through Friday schedule.

• Since class obligations change from one semester to the next, work schedules may change on a semester basis.

• The hours for teacher aides average from 10 to 20 hours per week. 

Minimal Qualifications:

• Teacher aides must be an active ISU student.

• At least 18 years of age.

• Skilled at working with children.

• Employment is open to any major, but majors relating to child development, social work or early childhood education are preferred.

Requirements:

• References

• Clearance on a criminal background check

• A medical verifying good health

• A negative TB test

Hiring Process:

• Hiring takes place before each semester begins. (For instance, hiring for the Spring semester begins late in the Fall semester prior to the winter holiday break.)

• Teacher Aide Application 

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• To request an employment application, contact the director in writing or email kstephen@ilstu.edu.