Child Development Aide

Hiring Department

Edgar L. & Rheta A. Berkley Child & Family Development Center in the School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences at the University of Missouri-Kansas City

Job Description

The UMKC Berkley Child and Family Development Center, located on the UMKC Volker campus, is seeking experienced part-time Child Development Aides with positive attitudes, strong problem-solving skills, and who are committed to providing the highest quality childcare. As a Child Development Aide, you will provide guidance and care and facilitate the development of children enrolled in The Berkley Child and Family Development Center.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• 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
• Other duties as assigned

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

Minimum 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Anticipated Hiring Range

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