Center for Family and Policy Research
The University of Missouri Center for Family and Policy Research, located within the Department of Human Development and Family Science. The Center for Family Policy and Research was established in 1997 to serve as a resource for the development of effective public policies relating to children, youth, and families, with a focus on integration of research, policy, and practice. This position is part of a $3.2 million dollar grant that was recently awarded to the University to support childcare providers across the state within Mizzou’s Child Care Collaborative Network. More information about the Center for Family and Policy Research can be found at .
The Child Development Coordinator will evaluate the needs of childcare providers in North Central region of Missouri: Lafayette, Johnson, Saline, Pettis, Cooper, Howard, Boone, Callaway, Montgomery, and Warren to conduct program quality assessments, and coordinate and conduct to improve their quality of care. The Child Development Coordinator will oversee others who are working in the region to improve childcare quality by providing coaching, modeling of best practices, and conducting training.
For the Northeast region, we will be hiring a Coordinator for each of the following services:
* Home Childcare Programs
* Preschool Centers
* Infant Related Programs
Responsibilities:
* Oversee individuals who provide on-site coaching and modeling of best practices to improve program quality
* Coordinate and conduct trainings for childcare providers
* Establish and maintain certification to administer program quality assessments
* Coordinate and administer childcare program quality assessments
* Coordinate purchases and distribute materials
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Knowledge of computer technology (MS Office, Zoom)
* Data entry
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Work collaboratively and independently to deliver services
Candidates will be evaluated on:
* A four (4) year degree in Early Childhood Education, Family Studies, Child Development, Social Work, or a closely related field
* At least three (3) years of supervisory experience in the area of early childhood development
* At least five (5) years of professional work experience in the area of early childhood development, including three (3) years working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers and/or school-age children.
Salary Range: $40,000 annually. This is a grant funded position. As such, this salary is non-negotiable.
Grade: GGS-008
University Title: Child Development Teacher
Grant funding dictates the pay range for this position.
Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
Approximately 40 hours per week, flexible hours. The worksite for this position will be physically located in the region the Northeast and employees will be expected to report on site Monday through Friday. Regional travel will be required. Occasional evening and weekend work, as well as onsite meetings in Columbia, Missouri may also be required.
Travel for this position is eligible for university reimbursement.
Final candidates must pass child abuse/neglect and criminal background screenings.
This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at
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