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

About the role

The UMKC Berkley Child and Family Development Center, located on the UMKC Volker campus, is seeking experienced part-time Child Development Aides.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in carrying out curriculum, care activities and routines
• Interact with families on a daily basis
• Auxiliary support for teachers with paperwork as needed
• Assist with classroom’s general housekeeping
• Participate in classroom decisions involving procedures and program as delegated by supervisors
• Answering phone
• Light clerical work (typing, filing, etc.)
• Attend staff meetings
• Participate in required in-service trainings as required by Missouri State Licensing
• May regularly lift up to 50 pounds and perform actions such as pushing, pulling, bending
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Shift Part-time staff must be available to work until 12:00pm to 6:00pm at least 3 days a week
• Shifts can range from all day (8:00am to 5:00pm), to part day (12:00pm to 6:00pm)
• Shifts may be flexible
• Hours are not guaranteed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and some experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Skills

• Positive attitude
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Commitment to providing high-quality childcare

Benefits

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b).

Pay

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $15.00 per hour. 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.

Schedule

• Shift Part-time staff must be available to work until 12:00pm to 6:00pm at least 3 days a week
• Shifts can range from all day (8:00am to 5:00pm), to part day (12:00pm to 6:00pm)
• Shifts may be flexible