Program Assistant - Office of Childhood Regulations

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood Regulations in Jefferson City, MO, is seeking a Program Assistant to support regulatory background checks for child care staff. The role involves interpreting regulations, providing technical guidance, and coordinating documentation and communications.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree (preferably in education/early childhood) and at least four years of related work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university, preferably in education, early childhood, or a related field.
• Four or more years of work in the field of education, early childhood, or a related field.
• Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Responsibilities

• Understand and interpret regulation as it relates to child care comprehensive criminal background screenings.
• Provide consultation and technical assistance to office staff, other agency staff, and child care facility staff regarding the regulatory background check process requirements.
• Assist the Program Coordinator in developing and implementing policies, procedures, forms, and communications regarding the regulatory background check process requirements.
• Review and process forms submitted by child care providers to request background screenings on current or prospective staff.
• Complete National Sex Offender Registry named based searches and document results.
• Access fingerprint and Family Care Safety Registry screening results to review for ineligible offenses.
• Collaborate with individuals and other states to process out of state background screenings as required.
• Complete system data entry to document and track processing of background screening requests.
• Prepare appropriate letters based on outcome of background screening.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.

Education

Bachelor's degree ( education / early childhood )

Job description

Program Assistant – Office of Childhood Regulations – Department of Elementary & Secondary Education

Job Posting Number: 3360005106

Salary: $47,616

Salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above.

Job Location:

This position will be located at 205 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, MO 65101.

Why you’ll love this position:

Welcome to DESE’s Office of Childhood! This office provides a comprehensive approach to childhood care and education in Missouri. It includes programs related to child care, home visiting, early learning, and early intervention for children birth to age five, as well as afterschool programs for school-age children. The Office of Childhood is responsible for overseeing DESE’s efforts to expand and improve high-quality early learning opportunities.

What You’ll Do

• Understand and interpret regulation as it relates to child care comprehensive criminal background screenings.
• Provide consultation and technical assistance to office staff, other agency staff, and child care facility staff regarding the regulatory background check process requirements.
• Assist the Program Coordinator in developing and implementing policies, procedures, forms, and communications regarding the regulatory background check process requirements.
• Review and process forms submitted by child care providers to request background screenings on current or prospective staff.
• Complete National Sex Offender Registry named based searches and document results.
• Access fingerprint and Family Care Safety Registry screening results to review for ineligible offenses.
• Collaborate with individuals and other states to process out of state background screenings as required.
• Complete system data entry to document and track processing of background screening requests.
• Prepare appropriate letters based on outcome of background screening.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.

Minimum Qualifications

Full job description available upon request.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university, preferably in the area of education, early childhood, or a related field.
• Four or more years of work in the field of education, early childhood, or a related field.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer:

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Human Resources at [phone], through Missouri Relay System at [phone], or via email at [e-mail].

Notice of Non-Discrimination:

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to department programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Director of Civil Rights Compliance and MOA Coordinator (Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/504/ADA/ADAAA/Age Act/GINA/USDA Title V), 2nd Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480; telephone number 573-522-1775 or TTY 800-735-2966; fax number 573-522-4883; email [e-mail].

To Our Applicants with Disabilities:

For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at [phone]. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs. TTY/TDD Relay Missouri service [phone].

Notice to Applicants:

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources.