Child Development Teacher

College of Education and Human Development – Adventure Club

• Provide on‑site supervision either 6:40‑7:25 am and 2:25‑5:45 pm or 6:40‑8:05 am and 3:00‑5:45 pm.
• Interact and develop positive relationships with all children.
• Organize programming so the children are active, involved, and successful.
• Demonstrate and promote positive and developmentally appropriate discipline techniques.
• Address behavioral concerns consistently and promptly. Document and discuss behaviors with guardians.
• Develop individualized behavior plans tailored to the unique needs of each child as needed. Collaborate with guardians, teachers, and other relevant stakeholders to support challenging behaviors effectively.
• Operate the program within licensing, subsidy, and program regulations.

• Determine schedule & curriculum; offer a variety of choices to all age groups.
• Organize and implement Jumpstart Our Learning Time (JOLT).
• Check‑out & utilize clubs on a weekly basis; develop or revise club curriculum.
• Communicate with staff to foster completion & implementation of daily curriculum.
• Plan/work all scheduled Columbia Public School’s early release days and Adventure Club’s Full‑Day Programs.
• Purchase & stock supplies as needed.

• Supervise, coach, mentor and evaluate 10‑20 staff members.
• Ensure staff complete orientation and training.
• Communicate daily staff expectations (debrief each day).
• Educate staff regarding licensing & accreditation regulations.
• Teach staff conflict resolution strategies with the children.
• Set example for your staff through modeling. (i.e., be on time, come prepared, etc.).
• Arrange substitutes as needed at your site. Always maintain staff‑to‑child ratio 1:16.
• Gather finals, break, and school year schedule information.
• Hold site staff meetings every two weeks.
• Track staff paperwork to ensure it is turned into the office in a timely manner and is kept current.
• Provide necessary and appropriate discipline for staff failing to abide by Adventure Club’s staff policies & procedures listed in Staff Handbook.

• Communicate and develop positive relationships with each family.
• Ensure guardians have received & abide by Family Handbook policies.
• Enforce & follow up on policy violations/infractions; discuss in timely manner behavior and injury occurrences and document accordingly.
• Post / display / distribute flyers, newsletters, & additional paperwork as needed.
• Maintain positive working relationships with the school administration and inform them of activities and/or problems.
• Advise & consult with Adventure Club administrative staff as problems, situations, or emergencies arise on site.
• Vacation and days off need to be approved by Director and Associate Director and planned according to program needs & schedule (i.e., days Columbia Public Schools are not in session, staff must still observe the UMC calendar).

• Standing Committee:
  Participate in a committee.
• Attend and Provide Training:
  Adventure Club will host multiple training sessions each school year. Site Facilitators are required to attend training and may be asked to teach as well.
• Mandatory HR Trainings:
  Per University policy, all full‑time staff are required to complete a series of trainings.
• CPR and First Aid Training:
  Full‑time Site Facilitators are required to obtain CPR & First Aid certification. Full‑time Site Facilitators are required to become Certified CPR & First Aid Instructors during the school year and teach a few times each semester. Both are provided by Adventure Club.
• Break Projects:
  During Thanksgiving, winter, and summer breaks, staff choosing to work during that time…