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CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT TEACHER (Child Development Senior Associate)

University of Missouri-Columbia
parental leave, paid time off
United States, Missouri, Columbia
801 Conley Avenue (Show on map)
Mar 05, 2025
Hiring Department Child Development Lab in the College of Education and Human Development Job Description Serve as an assistant to the lead teacher in a university-based early childhood program. Assistant teachers are primarily responsible for mentoring student teachers, supervising co-teachers, and coordinating classroom activities, in addition to caring for and educating preschool children. The Child Development Teacher is expected to collaborate with the teaching team, other faculty, and practicum students to plan and execute a program that is developmentally sound, relevant, and sensitive to the range of individual differences reflected in our student, staff, and family populations.. Shift 8 hour shift, Monday - Friday Minimum Qualifications An Associate's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 6 months of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary Preferred Qualifications A Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Human Development, or another closely related field CPR Certification Child Development Associate Certification Anticipated Hiring Range Salary Range: $22.00 - $24.00 GGS Grade: GGS-007 University Title: Senior Child Development Associate Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile file in myHR Application Materials Letter of application, resume, and transcripts combined into one PDF or Microsoft Word document should be uploaded as the resume attachment. Application reviews will begin when received and continue until a suitable candidate is hired. 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.