About the role#
The Child Development Lab (CDL) Student Teacher Assistant supports the program by providing a developmentally appropriate environment and curriculum. You will work with staff to maintain positive relationships with children and families while promoting a positive work environment. This is a part-time student position, capped at 20 hours per week, beginning in August 2026 for the Fall semester.
What you'll do#
- Assist in the development and implementation of evidence-based curriculum.
- Function as a collaborative team-teacher, providing instruction, supervision, and coaching to student interns and volunteers.
- Collect evidence to document children’s learning and development.
- Contribute to planning weekly outcomes for children.
- Provide leadership and serve as a role model for early childhood practices.
- Communicate program philosophy and policy to families and volunteers.
- Assist in facilitating family programs, events, and community outreach.
- Share daily observations and progress updates with families.
- Identify and report suspected child abuse and neglect.
- Participate in professional development.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment at CSU, Chico with at least 6 units for undergraduates or 4 units for graduate students.
- Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, and sit at a child's level for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Tuberculosis, MMR, and Tdap clearance.
- Successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment physical.
- Successful Department of Justice and FBI background clearance.
- Experience working with children is preferred.
- 12 units in Child Development or Early Education is preferred.
- Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Chico, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Pay rate: $16.90 per hour.
- Term: Fall 2026.
About Associated Students of CSU, Chico
The Associated Students of CSU, Chico is a nonprofit organization based in Chico, California. Founded in 1942, it operates as a campus auxiliary to support the student experience at California State University, Chico. The organization manages student governance, campus facilities, and various commercial enterprises. It employs roughly 196 people to provide these services.
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