Child Development Associate

University of Missouri-Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive

Job summary

University of Missouri System is seeking a Childcare Assistant as part of Adventure Club to support site operations and summer programming at CPS-aligned facilities.

The role includes supervising junior staff, assisting with paperwork, and maintaining program discipline and safety for children. A minimum associate’s degree and some experience with childcare are preferred, with opportunities to participate in staff training and development.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• Six months of experience supervising children preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Site Facilitator in day-to-day operations, paperwork, planning activities and events.
• Supervise Site Assistants and cover Site Facilitator duties as needed.
• Document behaviors, safety incidents and communications with families.
• Facilitate difficult conversations and mediate conflicts.
• Support Summer Programming and before/after care activities.

Skills

Supervising children

Office software

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Site Responsibilities

• Assisting the Site Facilitator in the day-to-day operation of the program, completing paperwork, planning activities and special events by doing the following:
• Assist with the supervision of Site Assistants.
• Perform duties of Site Facilitator during absences.
• Sub at other sites upon request, potentially twice per week or during extended absences.
• Develop and foster relationships with children and families, ensure families have received & abide by Family Handbook policies. Enforce and follow up on policy violations/infractions.
• Provide and model effective positive and developmentally appropriate discipline techniques.
• Address behavioral concerns consistently and promptly. Document and discuss behaviors with Site Facilitator and guardians.
• With guidance from supervisor, facilitate difficult conversations with children, staff, families, school personnel, etc. regarding a variety of topics to include behavioral concerns, dismissals, staff conflicts or performance, and policy infractions.
• Mediate conflicts and disputes among children, staff, and families in a fair and impartial manner. Promote positive communication and cooperation to resolve issues effectively.
• Accurately document conversations, injuries, behavior issues, staff issues, etc., and outcomes in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines when managing sensitive information related to children, staff, and families.
• Plan, develop and execute activities and projects that support program schedule and curriculum. Recommend materials and equipment for purchase.
• Participate in Jumpstart Our Learning Time (JOLT) at site by providing educational opportunities to children.
• Support and implement program policies and procedures while maintaining licensing program, and subsidy standards.
• Work all scheduled Columbia Public Schools early release days and Adventure Club's Full-Day Programs.
• Attend bi-weekly site staff meetings.

Program Coordinator Assistant Responsibilities

• Complete projects and assignments delegated by Administrative Staff, which may include:
• Data entry, filing, and other assistance for licensing, subsidy, quality improvement, and/or grant related paperwork etc.
• Contacting field trip venues and guest speakers.
• Assist with organization and facilitation of staff training. May be asked to teach throughout the year as well.
• Updating program materials and assist with marketing and social media.
• Assist with full day and summer programming planning.
• Assisting with purchasing and restock of supplies.
• Curriculum development, organization, and maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Office Responsibilities

• Participate in an assigned committee.
• Attend and participate in weekly full-time staff meetings.
• Assist office staff upon request: covering phones, assisting with paperwork, filing, data entry, etc.
• Assist with special events throughout the semester.
• Other duties as assigned.

Summer Programming

• Adventure Club operates before and after school summer programs in coordination with CPS's summer school and 4-6 weeks of full day summer camp.
• Childcare Assistants are expected to work the before and after school summer program and several weeks of the full day summer camp.
• Childcare Assistants may serve as Site Facilitator at a program during the summer at the CCA rate of pay.

Additional Duties

• Facilitate difficult conversations with children, staff, families, school personnel, etc. regarding a variety of topics to include behavioral concerns, dismissals, staff conflicts or performance, and policy infractions.
• Mediate conflicts and disputes among children, staff, and families in a fair and impartial manner. Promote positive communication and cooperation to resolve issues effectively.
• Accurately document conversations, injuries, behavior issues, staff issues, etc., and outcomes in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines when managing sensitive information related to children, staff, and families.
• Attendance at state and national conferences as budget and staffing allows.
• Communicate with Office Administration: Each staff determines when he/she needs to talk with the Director, Associate Director, Program Coordinators, or Business Manager. Obvious reasons (not limited to but could include): serious behavior problems with children, uncooperative staff, questions about school policies or conflict with school staff, and upset parents. The Administrative Staff maintains an open-door policy; however, staff are expected to come with suggestions & ideas for possible solutions after using other available resources (i.e., peers, mentors, problem-solving strategies, etc.).
• Compliance with Licensing & Subsidy Regulations.
• Other duties to be assigned.

Shift

• 40 hours, Monday - Friday, flexing weekly schedule to meet responsibilities.
• Provide 22+ hours of on-site supervision from 6:40 - 8:05 AM and 3:00 - 5:45 PM.
• Five to seven hours of office work and projects for Site Facilitator.
• Ten-twelve hours of projects and tasks delegated by Program Coordinator, meetings, and events.
• Flexible work schedule between site shifts and meetings.
• Occasional evening and weekends worked for trainings and special events.

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

• Six months of experience working with and supervising children is necessary. Adequate experience with computer programs such as Microsoft Office and Teams is necessary. The ability to be both tactful and flexible, along with the use of good judgment and utilizing common sense when making decisions involving the Adventure Club program is required.
• Candidates with at least twelve hours of child related coursework.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary range: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Grade: GGS 005

University Title: Child Development Associate

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

The candidate hired may be eligible for a hiring incentive of up to $1,500. Further information about hiring incentives can be found at https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/rules/hrm/hr100/hr104.

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Other Information

• A completed TB Risk Assessment Form & Physical Form prior to employment.
• If hired, the Family Care Safety Registry forms must be immediately submitted, along with two FBI background checks. If applicant has lived out of state, additional paperwork may be required and would be at the expense of the employee.
• Ability to communicate electronically after hours when needed (via text or phone). It is understood that compensation is sufficient to cover the cost of the services. The University does not reimburse for cell phone service charges.
• CPR and First Aid Training: Childcare Assistants are required to obtain CPR & 1st Aid certification. Childcare Assistants are required to become Certified CPR & 1st Aid Instructors during the school year and teach a few times each semester. Both are provided by Adventure Club
• Childcare Assistant must complete at least 12 hours of approved professional development hours per year.
• Quality training opportunities and professional development

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.