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Child Development Associate

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About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu .

Application deadline: 6/7/2024

Minimum Starting Salary: $16.94 per hour/7.5 hour day

Summary:
Looking for an early childhood educator to work with our preschool program. This person will work as a member of a co-teaching team to create and implement curriculum, work with children, families, and other staff, facilitate a strong learning environment for children, and fullfil other daily responsibilities associated with a NAEYC accredited early childhood learning environment.
Duties & Responsibilities:

Plan and participate in appropriate activities that promotes the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development of the children.

Use the center’s assessment plan to compile accurate and valid written assessments of all children, document children’s growth & development and the learning in the classroom.

Design and maintain a classroom environment that is child focused and encompasses all aspects of developmentally appropriate practice.

Care for classroom equipment and materials, and perform necessary housekeeping tasks. Assist with the physical responsibilities of the center. Perform other duties as assigned.

Provide for the physical needs of the children (including, but not limited to feeding, dispensing medicine, dressing/undressing, assisting with toileting needs, naps, and other activities). Supervise and be aware of individual health concerns. Communicate any and all concerns to the supervisor and/or Director.

Maintain daily communication (both verbal and written) and cooperation with families of children (including, but not limited to discussing a child's mental and physical condition, changes in daily schedule, or a child's participation in daily activities). Greet families and children on a daily basis, upon arrival and departure.

Work cooperatively with other staff members. Substitute for higher level personnel when and if needed, and if qualified.

Mentor and be a positive role model to student employees.

Remain sensitive to the needs of both children and families, and respect the diversity represented in families, included the use of ethical guidelines of both the University and NAEYC.

Complete daily paperwork required, including but not limited to meal participation records, attendance records, incident/accident reports, and other documents necessary for the care of young children.

Participate in staff meetings, team building exercises, and center related group activities. Complete required annual training hours as required by DCFS and NAEYC.

Minimum Qualifications: 
Possession of credentials required by Illinois Department of Children and Family Services for employment as a Child Care Worker in a licensed child care facility.
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services required credentials can be reviewed at: http://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/089/089004070D01400R.html
Health related requirements per DCFS, including but limited to TB shot, other vaccines specific for child care employees.
CPR and 1st Aid certification, to be scheduled after employment begins and covered by the department.

Specialty Factors:

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in child development, early childhood, teacher education is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Requires the ability to reach, stoop, lift children, kneel, bend and sit with children both in chairs and on the floor.

Physical Demands:

Standing : Frequently

Walking : Frequently

Sitting : Frequently

Lifting : Occasionally

Carrying : Occasionally

Pushing : Rarely

Pulling : Rarely

Climbing : Rarely

Balancing : Occasionally

Stooping : Occasionally

Kneeling : Occasionally

Crouching : Occasionally

Crawling : Rarely

Reaching : Occasionally

Handling : Frequently

Grasping : Occasionally

Feeling : Occasionally

Talking : Constantly

Hearing : Constantly

Repetitive Motions : Occasionally

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination : Frequently

Taste/Smell : Occasionally

Performing Manual Tasks : Frequently

Working Conditions:

Extreme cold : Rarely

Extreme heat : Rarely

Humid : Occasionally

Wet : Occasionally

Noise : Frequently

Hazards : Rarely

Temperature Change : Rarely

Atmospheric Conditions : Rarely

Vibration : Rarely

Travel Requirements:
5% occasional field trips or professional development opportunities that take us away from campus 

Employment Policies and other information: 

Failure to accurately describe work experience, or failure to submit college transcripts may result in an applicant not being admitted to the exam.

UIS an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility .

The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law. 

UIS employees are strongly encouraged to stay up to date with the most recent COVID-19 vaccination available as a barrier to serious illness.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current or former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment .

UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.

• You will not pay Social Security taxes and your earning will not be on your Social Security Record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.
• Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your:

Social Security benefit and

Social Security benefit as a spouse

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at [email protected] or call 217-206-6652.

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