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Position Title Part Time Childcare Worker Work Location Springfield Campus Department Child Development Center Pay Grade Unclassified Proposed Salary $14.00 an hour General Function The Part Time Childcare worker provides for the care, safety, and nurturing of all children in the group (infant through preschool), assists in implementing a developmentally appropriate program for children, assists in creating a physical environment that meets the changing needs of children, maintains a safe, clean, and pleasant environment, instructs other adults in proper care, and provides information to parents regarding their children as well as general child development information. They can work throughout the center including but not limited to classrooms, kitchen and the front desk area. The position is contingent upon continuation of funding. Description of Primary Duties The Part Time Childcare worker provides for the care, safety, and nurturing of all children in the group (infant through preschool), assists in implementing a developmentally appropriate program for children, assists in creating a physical environment that meets the changing needs of children, maintains a safe, clean, and pleasant environment, instructs other adults in proper care, and provides information to parents regarding their children as well as general child development information. They can work throughout the center including but not limited to classrooms, kitchen and the front desk area. The position is contingent upon continuation of funding. Minimum Acceptable Qualifications Education: A high school diploma or the equivalent is required; sixty hours of college credit with classes in child and family development, including early childhood development, are preferred.

Experience: With a minimum of 60 hours of college credit as described in the Education section, no working experience is required; two years of experience working in a program with young children and their families are required if the educational preparation is a high school diploma.

Skills: An understanding of early childhood growth and development is required, as well as the ability to apply this understanding to appropriate activities. Must be able to instruct adults by role modeling in interactions with children and their families. Must be able to oversee individual children and a small group of children simultaneously, possess effective interpersonal skills, and have a general knowledge of nutrition, health, and first aid. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.

License Certification for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid is required or must be obtained within thirty days of employment.
Other: Must be able to maintain visual contact with physical area occupied by infants, toddlers, or pre-school children. Must be able to get up and down from the floor, move quickly, and lift a minimum of 10 pounds. Successful completion of the screening process for Family Care Safety Registry is required. Must attend required child care licensing training (12 clock hours) annually. Additional Qualifications Special Instructions to Applicants The first date of consideration is October 31st, 2024 and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. EO/AA and Diversity Statement Non Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.


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Background Check Statement Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense. Posting Detail

Open Date 11/01/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Posting Number 20240025PTS Quick Link for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/77120 Posting Specific Questions

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