Child Development Teacher

Hiring Department

College of Education and Human Development - Adventure Club

Job Description

Supervise Children

• Provide on-site supervision either 6:40-7:25am and 2:25-5:45pm or 6:40-8:05am and 3:00-5:45pm.
• Maintain a safe and nurturing atmosphere.
• 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.
• Supervise and evaluate STRIVE volunteers, interns, & Service Learner students from various educational programs on campus and within the community.

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/days off need to be approved by Director and Associate Director and need to be planned according to program needs & schedule (i.e., days Columbia Public Schools are not in session, staff must still observe the UMC calendar)

Paperwork

• Budget Paperwork: Monthly ledger, receipts, FSD and Adventure Club scholarship attendance forms
• Staff Paperwork: Bi-weekly timesheets, evaluations, Employee Conduct Forms, staffing schedule changes, staff demos, etc.
• Additional Paperwork: Monthly newsletter, additional flyers, self-evaluations, end of the year summary, etc.

Committees, Trainings, Projects, and 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 & 1st Aid certification. Full-time Site Facilitators are required to become Certified CPR & 1st 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.

Shift

• Twelve-month, full-time exempt salaried position with no over-time pay. Occasional evening and weekends worked for site visits, trainings, and/or special events.
• Flexible work schedule between site shifts.
• Ability to communicate electronically after hours when needed (via text or phone). It is understood that compensation is sufficient to cover the cost of the services. The University does not reimburse for cell phone service charges.

Summer Programming

• Typically, Adventure Club operates before and after school summer programs in coordination with CPS’s summer school and 4-6 weeks of full day summer camp.
• Site Facilitators are expected to work the before and after school summer program and several weeks of the full day summer camp. July and early August are good times to take time off.
• Site Facilitators may lead colleagues and other staff during full day summer camp, as assigned.

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.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $45,700-$52,000 dependent upon qualifications and years of experience.

Grade: GGS-008

University Title: Child Development Teacher

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

Employee discounts for dependents utilizing Adventure Club childcare.

New employees may qualify for a special one-time incentive payment of $1,500 by agreeing to remain employed by the University during a two-year period. If the employee does not remain employed by the University through the end of the two-year period because employee voluntarily resigns or is terminated by the University for cause, the employee would agree the hiring incentive shall be returned following a schedule based on time worked.

Application Materials

• A Facility Director Certification Request Form indicating approval for facility director for 61+ children from the Office of Childhood, transcripts, list of references, and a cover letter must be attached to the University of Missouri application. Contact the Office of Childhood at 573-751-2450 for more information on completing and receiving the Facility Director Certification Request Form.
• If hired, continued employment is contingent upon approval by the Office of Childhood for Facility Director of the site in which you are placed.
• A completed TB Risk Assessment Form & Physical Form prior to employment.
• If hired, the Family Care Safety Registry forms must be immediately submitted, along with two FBI background checks. If applicant has lived out of state, additional paperwork may be required and would be at the expense of the employee

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/totalrewards/benefits.

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.