Child Development Associate

Position: CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE #00081786
Hiring Department

Child Development Center

Job Description

* Coordinate, supervise, and ensure the educational effectiveness of an assigned classroom and/or age group

* Supervise and mentor aides or students assistants in the care and development of children

* Focus on cultural unity and acceptance within the classroom and provide guidance and care to the children supervised

* Administer child care center policies and procedures

* Provide supervised care of assigned children

* Supervise student assistants in the classroom

* Evaluate work performance and provide leadership, mentoring, and feedback to student assistants in a professional manner

* Recognize successful performance; or if appropriate, recommend discipline or termination

* Ensure classroom setting is organized, clean, and inviting

* Provide a positive educational and stimulating environment

* Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate activities for the children in the classroom based on observed and assessed skills

* Maintain structure and classroom routine

* Initiate transitions and follow needs of children

* Work toward mastery of Pre-Kindergarten skills in a teacher-lead learning environment

* Apply extensive knowledge of caring for children: nutritional needs, physical needs for play and rest, normal development patterns and behavior

* Share duties (diapering, feeding, supervising) with student assistants to meet the needs of the children

* Use charts, delegate duties, use memos, training or open discussion to assign/divide work

* Follow specified individualized care instructions and diet restrictions to avoid allergic reactions and/or medical emergencies

* Complete meal charts and attendance records, as required for funding

* Ensure students are knowledgeable on procedures regarding health, safety, legal liability of custodial care (guardians, exparte orders, allergic reactions, breathing treatments)

* Assess developmental skills of individual children and develop learning goals for behavior or development

* Routinely look for children with delays/concerns

* Identify changing needs, developmental goals, delays/concerns and discuss with parents

* Work with parents to meet specified needs of child

* Make effort to talk to parents on a daily basis regarding their child's day

* Explain normal development to parents

* Seek out information for parents

* Exercise strong customer service and effective verbal and interpersonal skills

* Stay up to date on center policies and using own knowledge, interpret policy for parents

* Administer rules fairly and consistently for all families

* Complete necessary training and/or other requirements as assigned by the Center director.

* Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

An Associate's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and some experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position has a flexible schedule that allows for changes, is motivating to children and coworkers, has high energy, and has experience communicating effectively with parents and coworkers. Child Development Associate credential preferred.

Anticipated Hiring Range

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $15.50-$18.11 hourly.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: GGS 005

University

Title:

CHILD DEV ASSOCIATE

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Final date to receive applications

Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

Sponsorship Information

Visa Sponsorship Information:

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

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University Information

Missouri S&T is one of the nation's leading research universities with over 100-degree programs in 39 disciplines. It was founded in 1870 as one of the first technological institutions west of the Mississippi River. Located about 100 miles west of St. Louis in the vibrant community of Rolla, Missouri S&T is an accessible, safe, and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks' scenery.

Missouri S&T offers undergraduate degrees in engineering, the sciences, liberal arts, humanities, and business, with M.S. and Ph.D. programs available in many of the science and engineering programs. With over 7,000 students and 300 faculty, Missouri S&T is big enough to accommodate a broad population, yet small enough for individuals to build…