Lead Preschool Teacher, The Berkley Child and Family Development Center, UMKC School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences

Lead Preschool Teacher, The Berkley Child and Family Development Center, UMKC School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences

Company:
University of Missouri - Kansas City

Job Location:

Category:
Child Care and Youth Programs

Type:
Full-Time

Hiring Department
School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences' Berkley Child and Family Development Center

Job Description
Are you passionate about creating a warm, welcoming environment where children feel safe to explore and grow? Do you aspire to spark curiosity and nurture young minds? If so, University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences' Edgar L. and Rheta A. Berkley Child and Family Development Center (Berkley), located on the UMKC Volker campus, seeks a qualified and enthusiastic Lead Co-Teacher to join our team (Sr. Child Development Teacher). Berkley, established in 1993, is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement an enriching play-based curriculum for children 2-3 years old.
• Design engaging learning experiences that ignite curiosity, foster social-emotional development, and celebrate each child's unique strengths.
• Work closely with families and co-teachers to assess children's progress, document learning journeys, and communicate effectively.
• Contribute to a thoughtfully curated learning environment by modeling the responsible care and organization of the classroom alongside your co-teacher.

Job duties included, but are not limited to:

• Direct instruction and care in the classroom maintaining state and accreditation teacher child ratio (approx. 55% of time)
• Curriculum planning (approx. 15% of time)
• Family support and communication / interaction (approx. 10% of time)
• Collect child documentation and provide child assessments and screenings (approx. 20% of time)

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

• Current Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field

Anticipated Hiring Range
The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as beginning at $43,000 annually.
Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Grade: GGS 8
University Title: CHILD DEVELOPMENT TEACHER
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Application Deadline
Posting will remain open until filled.