CHILD DEVELOPMENT TEACHER

Hiring Department

Child Development Lab in the College of Education and Human Development.

Job Description Serve as a Child Development Teacher in a university-based early childhood preschool of 20 children between the ages 2 ½ to 5 years. Child Development Associate Teachers are primarily responsible for caring for and educating preschool children; planning, preparing, implementing, and evaluating curriculum activities that foster and encourage children’s development; developing individual learning goals for each child; conducting developmental assessments; ensuring supportive communication with parents; and demonstrating effective early childhood teaching and classroom management skills to undergraduate students. 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 and relevant to students.

Shift

8 hour shift Monday-Friday.

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 A Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Human Development, or another closely related field.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $45,700 - $52,000 yearly

Grade: GGS-008

University Title: Child Development Teacher

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Application Materials

Apply on-line at prospective employees; http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job. Please upload a cover letter and resume as one document. Attach transcripts as a separate attachment (we will accept unofficial transcripts for initial review but will need official transcripts to verify training and degree prior to employment). Three current reference letters are required and should come directly from the reference writer either electronically to [email protected] or as a hard copy to:

Child Development Lab

31 Stanley Hall

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

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.