Position Information
Position Title Lead Teacher -.50Working Title Lead Teacher - .50 Department 320130-Foster Knox Child Care Pay Rate $13/hour with an increase to $14/hour on 07/01/2023 FTE .5 FLSA Nonexempt Position Number 998826 Classification CJS09 Special Instructions to Applicants:
This is a part-time position. Benefits include retirement and educational assistance of up to 6 credit hours per academic year.
Completed UCM online application for employment and resume required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
A review will begin immediately and continue until filled.
NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of this position and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check.
The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women, minorities, veteran status, and people with disabilities.
Working hours:
Monday – Friday; up to 29 hours per week. Hours will vary.
Bargaining Unit No Work Location Warrensburg Campus Posting Date 05/13/2023 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Position Purpose
Arrange a classroom to facilitate learning and meet the needs of each child individually. Serve as a Lead Teacher for a group of children that may range in age from six weeks through ten years, in a child care setting. Observe, assess, and assemble developmental records on children in their care. Plan and organize classroom activities/experiences to facilitate and enhance learning for the children in their classroom.
Education & Formal Training Other Education & Formal Training
Associate's degree in the following field(s) of study: Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or Child & Family Development OR
Bachelor's degree in the following field(s) of study: Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or Child & Family Development OR
Child Development Associate (CDA).
Computer Skills Desktop Publishing, Word-Processing, Spreadsheet Experience
One year experience working in a formal child care program setting required.
Transcripts are required as part of the interview process.
Other Experience Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements of Position: Criminal History check, Child care security check, Fingerprinting, Driver's license Other Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements
Child care security check: Family Care Safety Registry.
Fingerprinting: if assigned to Early Head Start classroom.
Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge: Attention to detail, Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal, Physical abilities: mobility/strength/dexterity/balance/coordination/endurance, Supervisory skills, including motivation, delegation of duties, evaluation, etc, Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines, Maintain confidentiality Other Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge
Mental skills, including concentration, memory, complex decision making, analytical thinking, and/or conceptual thinking.
Specify sensory abilities: Physical & Environmental Factors: Lifting (weight) - 50 lbs, Excessive standing and/or walking Other Physical & Environmental Factors
Bending, stooping, and sitting on floor.
Physical stamina to engage with children for 5 hours a day.
Lifting weight Special Working Conditions: Professional appearance, Irregular work hours Other Special Working Conditions
Irregular work hours: Workshops and trainings may be scheduled on some nights and weekends. Professional appearance: Appropriate comfortable clothing to play with children.
Ability to Keyboard No keyboarding test required. Special Qualifications: Post-offer physical exam required. Other Special Qualifications
Post-offer physical exam and TB screening as required by licensing and accreditation within 30 days of employment.
In compliance with accreditation guidelines, incumbent must have Child Development Associate (CDA) or at least an Associate's degree in Child Development.
Per state regulations, incumbent is required to attend training workshops as a condition of employment each year.
Family Care Safety Registry screenings are required for all workers in a child care setting, as required by child care licensing and accreditation.
If a CDA is used to meet qualifications, candidate must get the additional certification within one year if the position applied for is not in the area of the applicant's current CDA. Candidate is responsible to maintain certification throughout employment.
First aid and CPR training required within 90 days of employment.
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