Job Description
Job no: 492687 Work type: Student Location: Norman Categories: Student Pay Range: Targeted salary of $15.00/Hour, based on experience. Benefits Eligible: No Work Schedule: Flexible Schedule Travel: Not required Position Introduction: OU’s Institute of Child Development (ICD) Laboratory Preschool is looking for part-time teacher aides. The responsibilities for this position include: Assisting in the classroom where needed; Engaging in high quality interaction with children and families; Promoting children’s learning and development; Supporting the needs of children, families, and other staff at the ICD; Helping to maintain classroom ratio; Assisting in providing a calm and positive learning environment for children, providing office assistance; Aiding with daily school operations (e.g., assisting with food preparation; Giving teachers breaks, setting up classroom learning environments, doing laundry, cleaning, etc.). The hours may vary, but will likely be: Either a morning shift (8:30am - 12:30pm) or an afternoon shift (1:00pm - 5:00pm) Monday through Friday. This position will be for the Spring OU academic calendar. Must pass a comprehensive post-offer, pre-employment criminal and fingerprint background check, and a continued successful status will be verified by periodic future background checks. Required Education and Experience: Must be currently enrolled in the Fall 2026 Term as an undergraduate student in good standing at the University of Oklahoma. Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status. Skills: Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children Ability to provide activities for children that encourage healthy growth Child supervision skills Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures Ability to understand and follow safety procedures Ability to communicate effectively Enjoys working with children and teachers Open to constructive feedback Works collaboratively with others Responsibly shows up for designated work hours Required Certifications and Licenses: None required at hiring. After hire, the worker will need Infant & Child CPR/First Aid Certification; Infant Safe Sleep Training; Food Preparation and Diapering Training. Department Preferences: Preferred area of study: Education, Psychology, Social Work, Nursing or Medical Field, Other Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes Special Indications: Position subject to renewal based on availability of funds Advertised: 08 May 2026 Central Daylight Time Applications close: 11 Dec 2026 Central Standard Time