Teacher Assistant for Coleman Center (FLOATER)
Troy University
Posted on Apr 9, 2026
Posting Details
Position Information
| Posting Number | SF1633P |
|---|---|
| Position Title | Teacher Assistant for Coleman Center (FLOATER) |
| Position Type | Classified Staff/Hourly |
| Department | Department of Teacher Education - Coleman Center |
| Division | College of Education and Behavioral Sciences |
| Campus | Dothan |
| Work Status | Full-Time (FT) |
| Temporary | Yes |
| Location | Dothan - D01 |
| Job Summary | The Teacher Assistant (FLOATER) position for Coleman Center is responsible for teaching in an infant, toddler, two-year old, three-year old, and/or four- year old classroom program, including either co-teaching or providing needed care independently; and this position reports to the Director of Coleman Center. |
| Minimum Qualifications | 1. High School Diploma or equivalent 2. Experience working with children in a group format 3. Strong written and oral communication skills 4. Knowledge of curriculum and child development 5. Energetic and positive attitude 6. Ability to develop excellent working relationships |
| Preferred Qualifications | 1. Enrolled in college coursework in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field at a regionally accredited institution 2. Child Development Associate (CDA) OR Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field 3. Previous experience working with children in a group format in an Alabama DHR licensed child care center 4. Previous experience with Creative Curriculum or Conscious Discipline |
| Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? | Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility |
| Work Hours | Full time (40 hours per week) Hours may be flexible, as needed, to meet the demands of the center. Standard hours of operation (7:00 am – 6:00 pm) |
| List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position | NA |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibility? | No |
| Posting Date | 01/07/2026 |
| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Position is funded by external sponsor agency. Troy University is under no obligation to maintain this position if funding from external source is reduced or ceased. |
| Quick Link | https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/33193 |
Reference Letters
Reference Letters
| Solicit References Through the System? | No |
|---|---|
| Last Day a Reference Provider Can Submit Reference | |
| Applicant Special Instructions | Qualified applications will be made available to the department/committee for review immediately upon submission. We ask that you provide email addresses for your reference providers and please be certain that the email addresses you list are accurate. If you are selected as a candidate for consideration by the department/committee, an instructional email will be sent to your reference providers to ask that they submit a reference letter on your behalf via a link to our reference portal. Separate reference letters will be requested for each position to which you apply (if applicable), so your reference providers will be contacted separately for each application on which you list them. Reference letters will not be copied from one application to another. You can assure your reference providers that our system is secure and that all letters are confidential. If your reference providers have trouble using the reference portal, please advise them to contact jobs@troy.edu. |
Supplemental Questions
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- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Troy University employment website (www.troyuniversityjobs.com)
- Chronicle of Higher Education
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- Please specify:
(Open Ended Question)
- * Regarding your current employment status, please select one of the following:
- Not a current Troy University employee
- Current part-time Troy employee (including adjunct faculty)
- Current full-time Troy employee - initial appraisal period complete
- Current full-time Troy employee - still within initial appraisal period (six months for new employees and three months for promoted employees)
- * Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience working with children in a group format?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Letter of Reference 3
- Unofficial Transcript 1
- Unofficial Transcript 2
- Unofficial Transcript 3
- Other Document