Child Development Teacher

University of Missouri-Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Educational discounts

Job summary

The University of Missouri-Columbia is hiring a Site Facilitator for the Adventure Club. This full-time role involves supervising children, mentoring staff, and implementing educational activities. Candidates should have an Associate’s degree in early childhood education or a related field, along with supervisory experience. The position offers benefits including medical, dental, and educational fee discounts. Join our team in promoting developmental learning in a positive environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in early childhood education or equivalent.
• Six months experience supervising children.
• Flexibility and tact in decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children at scheduled times.
• Plan and implement educational activities.
• Mentor and evaluate staff members.
• Communicate effectively with parents and stakeholders.
• Maintain compliance with licensing regulations.

Skills

Supervision

Child development

Conflict resolution

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree in early childhood education or related area

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

College of Education and Human Development – Adventure Club

Supervise Children

• 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.

Plan & Implement Activities

• 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 / Mentor Staff

• 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 with Guardians, School Staff, Adventure Club Administrators, & Licensing

• 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).

Committees, Trainings, Projects, & Other Meetings

• 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 will be assigned projects to complete by the administrative team.
• Staff Meetings: Attend and participate in weekly office staff meetings.
• Special Teams: Will be formed as needed for special projects. The Site Facilitators can volunteer or will be assigned to these teams. Assigned tasks need to be completed; time frames will vary.

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 Site Facilitator 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, Site Facilitators 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.

Twelve‑month, full‑time exempt salaried position with no overtime pay. Occasional evening and weekends worked for site visits, trainings, and/or special events. Flexible work schedule between site shifts.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s degree in early childhood education, child development or related area or the equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree is preferred. 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.

Benefits 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/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.