Childcare Program Assistant Director

Childcare Program Assistant Director

Position Details

Position Title
- Childcare Program Assistant Director

Division/College
- Student Affairs

Department
- Children's Center

Location
- Moscow

Posting Context Statement
- The University of Idaho Children's Center (UICC) offers a child-development program. The learning environment is one that honors each child. Choices are offered, and decisions are respected. Teachers are facilitators, rather than instructors. We encourage independence by fostering self-help and decision-making. These processes lead to positive self-esteem.

Position Overview
- This position is responsible for reviewing, initiating, planning, preparing, implementing and evaluating activities and routines for a developmentally appropriate program. This position is the primary instructor of classes and supervises classroom staff and student teachers. They participate in the development and implementation of curriculum while supporting and mentoring other instructors. Duties may include:
Managing and ensuring classroom environments and curriculum honor the individual strengths, needs and interests of the classroom community Observing, recording, maintaining and managing records on developmental levels and progress Developing partnerships with parents and providing sensitive, responsive care for all daily routines Training, supervising and evaluating Children's Center staff Maintaining health and safety requirements and all requirements of local and state regulatory agencies Other duties as assigned This is an essential position that will be called upon in the event of an emergency and/or university closure.

Position Qualifications

Required Experience
- Five years working in childcare to include developing, implementing and/or reviewing curriculum for infants, toddlers and/or preschool children Five years providing instruction, participating in or leading a team, or delegating duties and responsibilities Interacting, communicating with and engaging with children Supporting children with special and/or unique needs, including behavior management and working with outside specialists Leading and mentoring early childhood care providers

Required Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development-Family Studies, Early Childhood Special Education, or Elementary Education with an emphasis on Early Childhood Education or equivalent with up-to-date continuing education credentials Completion of 12 credit hours of college graduate level course work in early childhood education, early childhood special education, or related fields to children and families

Required Other
- Hold CPR and First Aid certifications or be able to acquire them within one month of hire Pass a State of Idaho Health and Welfare background check Enroll in Idaho Stars Professional Development System (PDS) within 90 days of hire date

Additional Preferred
- Experience with or knowledge of typical and atypical development of children from six weeks through preschool age Master's degree in Child Development or working towards the completion of a graduate degree in a related field to early learning and education Working knowledge of educational curriculum, objectives, goals and outcomes for children birth-5 years Experience and knowledgeable of program planning and implementation High levels of computer literacy Familiarity with Microsoft Office software Demonstrated creative and critical thinking skills Excellent communication, prioritization, multi-task, verbal and written skills Knowledge of CPR and First Aid procedures Active participant in Idaho Stars Professional Development System (PDS)

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
- Ability to bend and stoop Ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move 50 pounds Ability to stand, sit, run and climb stairs

Degree Requirement
- Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

Posting Information

FLSA Status
- Non-Exempt

Employee Category
- Classified

Pay Range - $28.81 + DOE

Type of Appointment
- Fiscal Year

FTE - 1.0

Full Time/Part Time
- Full Time

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.

- No

EEO Statement
- The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Applicant Documents