Position Title: MuncieP3 Teacher Aide Compensation: $11.50/hour Department: Early Chldhd Youth & Fam Studies - Temp Start Date: 01/13/2026 About this opportunity: The Teacher Aide position will assist the Lead Teacher in providing for all aspects of a successful afterschool program for a cohort of MuncieP3 students at Longfellow Elementary School in Muncie, IN. You will develop positive relationships with the children and provide them with motivational support and guidance. What you'll do and what you'll bring: Duties and Repsonsibilities: Oversee restroom breaks and snack preparation for children Assist children with homework Assist teacher in the creation of a positive classroom community Assist in facilitating and integrating hands-on learning activities and experiences Assist with preparation for and participation in family/school events Develop positive relationships with children and provide them with motivational support and guidance Model appropriate behavior Use restorative practices to foster a positive learning environment Ensure safety and supervision of children at all times Assist in supervising program field trips Meet regularly with MuncieP3 Director and attend staff meetings Practice positive communication with teachers, Program Director, and all support staff Submit all required documentation in a timely fashion Develop and maintain positive family and community relations Communicate daily with families to ensure continued program partnership Perform other related duties as assigned Maintain regular and predictable attendance as required by this position Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) Experience working with children Excellent organization and communication skills Ability to work effectively with diverse children, staff, parents, and community members Ability to create a positive learning environment, incorporating academics, enrichment, and recreation Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Requires successful completion of a background check. Preferred Qualifications: CPR/First Aid certified CYC certification training TB test clearance How to apply: submit resume Goodness requires action to grow. We're dedicated to doing our part to keep goodness growing in Muncie, at our university, and as far beyond as possible. That's where you come in. When you join our team, you become part of goodness in action. Our main priority: uplifting students so they can discover their full potential. This is how we fly. There are about 3,000 full-time faculty and staff in the Ball State University work family. Each brings unique gifts to help us be the kind of institution we want to be. In return, we do our best to take care of them through comprehensive medical and dental plans, a Health Savings Account (which we contribute to), and a whole range of wellness, retirement, and other benefits like covering the cost of tuition at Ball State for you and your family. We can offer you more. Where you live matters just as much as where you work. We get it. That's why we've invested since the very beginning in making our hometown work. On campus, find state-of-the-art facilities and one-of-a-kind arts and cultural events. In Muncie, you'll find a warm and welcoming community with affordable housing and a vibrant downtown arts, food, and music scene. What could be better? You here - for starters. Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status. Ball State provides accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the position. Contact the Assistant Director of Equal Opportunity and ADA Coordinator, John Bowers, at 765-285-5163 for assistance. People and Culture Services Administration Building (AD), Room G008 2000 University Avenue Muncie, IN 47306 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday Phone: 765-285-1834 Fax: 765-285-8663
