"Early Childhood Content Specialist, Institute for Human Development"

Hiring Department

Early Childhood Innovation Center in the Institute for Human Development at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Job Description

The Content Specialist will serve as a subject-matter expert in early childhood education best practices, both in learning environments and administratively, by training and coaching program staff and creating and sourcing resource materials for all program staff as requested. Additionally, candidates will create and deliver a wide range of professional development curricula for both Project Team members and Project participants. The Content Specialist will also establish and maintain certification on all observation instruments.

Duties include:

• Monitor project team initial and annual observation training requirements
• Provide technical assistance to the Early Childhood Quality Specialists in all aspects of observation
• Maintain quality standards for observations (inter-rater reliability, quality checking observation reports)
• Monitor data for fidelity of observation implementation for the project
• Create and revise observation protocol
• Create and implement early childhood professional development curriculum for project staff and participants
• Plan and facilitate Professional Learning Community (PLC) project staff and participants
• Maintain consistent and timely communication with Team Leader, Content Specialist, and Project Coordinator as required
• Establish and maintain certification on observation instruments
• Other duties as assigned

Note: While the Content Specialist does not need to reside in Missouri, they must be available to travel to sites within Missouri to meet project needs.

Minimum Qualifications

A Master's degree in related/relevant area, and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Anticipated Hiring Range

• 5 years relevant experience in early childhood
• 3 years relevant experience in program administration
• Observation tool certification
• Specialized training in early childhood best practices (curriculum, child guidance, etc.)
• Previous creation and delivery of professional development curricula
• Experience mentoring and coaching adult learners
• Experience conducting strengths-based classroom assessment

Anticipated salary range starting at $75,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity.

Application Deadline

Open until filled. Review of applications to begin immediately.

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 Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.