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Job Description:

UNI's Child Development Center (CDC) is adding to its team! Based on qualifications, the successful candidate will be hired into one of two levels of professional opportunity: Assistant Child Development Specialist or Child Development Specialist. The position will primarily be assigned to the Cubs classroom but may assist or rotate to other classrooms as needed. The Cubs Room focuses on many areas of child development including, but not limited to, social-emotional regulation, language development, gross motor skills and building independence for each child.

Duties and qualifications listed are for the Assistant Child Development Specialist position. Additional duties and qualifications required for the Child Development Specialist position will be discussed through the search process with qualified individuals.

Primary Function: Plans and implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum focused on meeting the needs of the individual child, and of small and large groups of children of varying ages and interests; ensures curriculum meets the needs of diverse learners and various subgroups of students, such as students with dual language barriers and students with disabilities; engages with parents daily, initiating written and/or face-to-face communication, taking into consideration the communication needs of those with diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds; conducts parent-teacher conferences each semester and is available to meet with families as needed; and responsible for hiring, training, scheduling and supervision of student assistants.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree plus current CPR, First Aid, Mandatory Reporter, Universal Precautions (OSHA), and Essential Child Care Training certifications or ability to acquire certification within 90 days of hire required. Occasional work outside of normal hours will be necessary. Childcare experience preferred. Student experience will be considered. Additional qualifications required for Child Development Specialist position, including bachelor's degree in early childhood, elementary education or related field and Iowa teaching license.

Position Details:

Job Category: Professional & Scientific

Type of Position: Term

Service Schedule: 11 Month; The service schedule for this position follows the academic year and CDC summer sessions, with the following time off: Thanksgiving week, winter break, spring break, and a two-week break between the summer and fall sessions.

Application Instructions:

Cover letter and resume required when applying.

Salary:

The pay grade and salary will be determined by position level hired into. Below are the pay grades and starting salary range for each level:

Assistant Child Development Specialist; pay grade 116; $28,058 to Commensurate

Child Development Specialist; pay grade 117; $32,266 to Commensurate

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