Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in carrying out curriculum, care activities and routines
• Interact with families on a daily basis
• Assist 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

Requirements

• 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.

Preferred

• At least 1 year experience in a child care environment
• Attendance in child development classes
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate

Benefits

• Benefit Eligibility 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). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement/ retirement/core-voluntary-plans