CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT

Hiring Department

Child Development Lab

Job Description

Serve as a Child Development Assistant in a university-based early childhood preschool program. The Child Development Assistant would primarily be responsible for the care and education of preschoolers, cover teacher breaks; and ensure supportive communication with parents. The Child Development Assistant is expected to collaborate with the teaching team, other faculty, and practicum students to execute a program that is developmentally sound, multi-culturally relevant, and sensitive to the range of individual differences reflected in our student, staff, and family populations. The person needs to be able to multi-task, make quick yet sound decisions according to policies and procedures, and considerable judgment and discretion is required. This position will report to the CDL Director. The CDL is part of the Department of Human Development and Family Science within the College of Education and Human Development.

Salary

Salary Range: $15.00-$17.61

Grade: GGS 004

University Title: CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT

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Highly qualified candidates may be eligible for hiring incentive up to $1,000.00, per HR-104 .

Minimum Qualifications

An Associates' Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and some experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Associate degree

Experience: 6 months experience

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Diversity Commitment

The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-884-2577 .

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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