Program Assistant - Office of Childhood Regulations

State of Missouri; Missouri; On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Missouri's Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood Regulations, is seeking a Program Assistant to support regulatory background checks for child care staff in Jefferson City or Chesterfield.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and involves policy support, consultation, data entry, and inter-agency collaboration; salary is $47,616 and full state benefits are included.

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 background screenings.
• Provide consultation and technical assistance to office staff and child care facility staff regarding background check requirements.
• Assist the Program Coordinator in developing policies, procedures, forms, and communications for background check processes.
• Review and process forms submitted by child care providers to request background screenings.
• Complete National Sex Offender Registry name-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

Four or more years in education/early childhood

Job description

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

Job Posting Number: 3360005106

Salary: $47,616

Please note: The 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. OR 1390 Timberlake Manor Parkway, Chesterfield MO 63017.

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.

Full job description available upon request.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

OR

• 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.

If you have questions about this position, please contact: [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity and Aff…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 VI),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] 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.