"Child Development Aide"

Child Development Aide, Berkley Child & Family Development Center, UMKC, 50084

Company: University of Missouri - Kansas City

Job Location: Kansas City

Category: Child Care and Youth Programs

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Hiring Department

Edgar L. & Rheta A. Berkley Child & Family Development Center in the School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Job Description

The UMKC Berkley Child and Family Development Center, located on the UMKC Volker campus, is seeking experienced part-time Child Care Assistants with positive attitudes, strong problem-solving skills, and who are committed to providing the highest quality childcare. As a Child Care Assistant, you will provide guidance and care and facilitate the development of children enrolled in the Berkley Child and Family Development Center.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist teachers in carrying out curriculum, care activities and routines
• Interact with families daily
• Assist teachers with paperwork as needed
• Assist with classroom's general housekeeping
• Participate in classroom decisions involving procedures and program as delegated by supervisors
• Answering phone
• Light clerical work (typing, filing, etc.)
• Attend staff meetings
• Participate in required in-service trainings as required by Missouri State Licensing
• May regularly lift up to 50 pounds and perform actions such as pushing, pulling, bending.
• Other duties as assigned.

Shift

Part-time staff must be available to work until 12:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. Shifts can range from all day (8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.), to part day (12:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.). Shifts may be flexible. Hours are not guaranteed.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Some experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary. Must be at least 18 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications

At least 1 year experience in a child care environment. Attendance in child development classes. Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Anticipated salary is $15.00 per hour.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, 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. To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.