Educational Resource Coach – Center for Child Well-Being (location: Southeast – Cape Girardeau,

University of Missouri - Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Job summary

The Center for Child Well-Being, part of the University of Missouri School of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry, seeks an Educational Resource Coach to support Early Childhood Programs, including the iECMH Initiative. The role is regionally based in southeast Missouri with travel required across the state.

Ideal candidates will have strong early education experience, a background in working with young children (0–5) with developmental or behavioral needs, and the ability to provide on-site

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with at least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Master’s degree preferred in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Psychology (clinical or developmental) or related field.
• State certification or licensure in education, mental health, or related field is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in early childhood education settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site consultation and coaching to early childhood programs in East Missouri within an MTSS framework.
• Maintain fidelity to iECMH Scope of Work and document all project activities.
• Stay current on best practices, state mandates, and trends in early childhood mental health and education in Missouri.
• Deliver and contribute to in-person and virtual trainings for diverse stakeholders.
• Support project management and development initiatives as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Early education

Social-emotional learning

MTSS framework

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

Hiring Department

Department of Psychiatry

Job Description

The Center for Child Well-Being, housed within the Department of Psychiatry in the University of Missouri School of Medicine, seeks an Educational Resource Coach to support Early Childhood Programs, including the Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health (iECMH) Initiative.

This position will be based regionally in the southeast part of Missouri (e.g., Cape Girardeau, Poplar Bluff, New Madrid) and will require regular travel both regionally and statewide.

We are seeking a candidate with a strong background in early education and/or extensive experience working with children ages 0–5 who have atypical mental, behavioral, and/or physical development.

About the Center

The Center for Child Well-Being drives positive change for children and families through innovative programs, collaborative community partnerships, and strategic capacity building. Guided by our mission to improve outcomes for young children and their families, we envision a future where all children have a strong foundation for lifelong health.

Working at the Center means being part of a passionate, collaborative team committed to impact. Staff are supported in their professional growth, empowered to contribute meaningfully, and engaged in work that is purpose-driven and community-centered. Join us in shaping a more responsive and resilient childhood systems landscape across Missouri!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide on-site consultation and coaching to early childhood programs in East Missouri, focused on social-emotional learning within a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework. Support implementation of Tier 1 (universal supports), Tier 2 (targeted supports), and Tier 3 (individualized intensive interventions).
• Maintain fidelity to iECMH Scope of Work per project standard operating procedures, including timely and accurate documentation of all project activities (e.g., site visit documentation).
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices, state mandates, and emerging trends in early childhood mental health and education in Missouri.
• Deliver and contribute to the development of in-person and virtual training sessions for diverse stakeholders on early childhood mental health and social-emotional learning.
• Contribute to project management and project development initiatives as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Shift

Monday – Friday

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Occasional nights and weekends to accommodate trainings.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Psychology (clinical or developmental), or other related field.

Credentials: State certification or licensure in education, mental health, or a related field

Years of Experience: 3 or more years of experience in early childhood education settings preferred

Additional Training: Experience with evidence-based frameworks such as the Pyramid Model, Conscious Discipline, trauma-informed care, etc.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000 annually

Grade: GGS - 9E

University Title: Educational Resource Coach

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

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.