About The Role

OVERVIEW: Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, and multicultural institution of higher education dedicated to the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world. As part of the university, the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center is a federally funded center that operates exemplary elementary and secondary education programs for deaf and hard of hearing students as well as national outreach programs which develop and disseminate innovative curricula, instructional techniques, and products nationwide, and provide information, training, and technical assistance to parents and professionals serving children from birth through age 21.

Job Title

Child Care Assistant

Worker Type

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Pay Type

Hourly

Exempt Status

No

Supervisory Organization (Department)

Family Education - JM

Summary

Child Care Assistants demonstrate ability to plan age-appropriate activities for children. Job responsibilities include providing snacks, assigning roles and responsibilities for each child, and being creative with activities.Assistants are responsible for ensuring the safety of all students, maintaining discipline at all times and are able to react quickly and appropriately in crisis situations.Must be vigilant in monitoring students, a self-starter, and be agile.

Job Description

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required
Must have at least one year of experience working with children in an educational setting or child care setting
Knowledge and understanding of young children and behaviors of children at different age groups
Excellent interpersonal skills required
Fluency in American Sign Language

Application Information

Up-to-date Resume

Employment Information

Employment Dates: August 24, 2026 – June 11, 2027
Required Orientation Training: dates to be announced
All employees hired must undergo and pay for a background investigation if selected for the job and must be cleared before starting first day on the job.
Current fee for the investigation can range from $35.50 to $135 depending on your location
Background Check and Gallaudet Student Conduct Office Records must be in good standing
Compensation: $18.40 per hour
Work Hours: Tuesdays / Wednesdays 5:30pm – 8:30pm and Saturdays 9:30am – 12:30pm
On-Call as needed

Other Important Information

The successful candidate will undergo a background check that must be cleared prior to working at Gallaudet University.

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Gallaudet University is an equal opportunity employer/educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, hearing status, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, place of business or residence, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other unlawful basis. This policy is in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, and other applicable laws and applies to all procedures affecting applicants and employees including, but not necessarily limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, reassignment, reappointment, tenure, demotion, selection for training, layoff, furlough, and termination, compensation, and all other conditions or privileges of employment.