Posting Details Posting Details

Position Title Work Study Childcare Assistant Student Status Work Study Required- You are required to be a Federal Work Study Recipient to hold this position. Work Location Springfield Campus Department Child Development Center Hiring Range 13.75 Sponsorship Information Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship. Department/Employer Operating Hours 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM How many hours per week are required? 7-10 Description of Primary Duties To provide assistance and support to teachers and staff at the child development center. This includes supervision of students and maintaining ratios of the number of adults to children in classrooms with students age 6 weeks to 6 years of age.

Required Qualifications Minimum 2.0 GPA
Excellent communications skills
Ability to follow instructions
Positive attitude
Successful completion of the screening process for Family Care Safety Registry and a DESE background check is required. Must obtain child care licensing training (12 clock hours) annually. Required Certifications Additional Qualifications Special Instructions to Applicants Contact Information (417) 836-7650
609 E Cherry St.
Springfield, MO 65806 Disclaimer Disclaimer for off campus positions only.#STU Equal Opportunity Statement
Non-Discrimination Statement



Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.





This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.





The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252. Posting Detail

Open Date 08/18/2025 Close Date 09/19/2025 Posting Number 20250122STU Applicant Documents Required Documents Work Study Award Letter (Student) Optional Documents Resume Cover Letter Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

What are your current major(s) and minor(s) at MSU?

(Open Ended Question)

Do you have experience in a childcare setting? If so, what experiences do you have in caring for children?

(Open Ended Question)