Work Study/Student Worker - Childcare Provider

The UNK Child Development Center is seeking a Work Study eligible student or a student worker to assist in the CenterWe are needing work-study or student workers immediately to work full-time or almost full-time until school starts. 1. The Teacher Assistant will report directly to the Classroom Lead Teacher. 2. Help conduct daily activities per Lead Teacher's direction. 3. Supervise children in assigned room per Center guidelines. 4. Assist with the implementation of curriculum. 5. Help prepare daily children's notes and send them home to the families about the activities in your room. 6. Observe, record, and report individual child's behavior as directed by the director. 7. Record all injuries using written accident reports. Send one copy home with the family, after the family signs the report, give the copy to the director. 8. Report any suspected cases of child abuse or neglect to the director and proper authorities. 9. Give each child the opportunity to use materials available according to the children's interests, abilities and level of maturation. 10. Assist children will self-care activities. 11. Help maintain an orderly and clean environment in your room. 12. Help the Supervising Teacher decorate the room with pictures and children's art. 13. Assist with Lunch and Snack. 14. Assume any janitorial duties as required. 15. Follow the guidelines in the Employee Handbook. 16. Attend all staff meetings and workshops as assigned. 17. Perform any other duties as assigned by the director. Prior to Hire Candidates being considered for employment at UNK Child Development Center must be checked against the Central Registry of Child Abuse and Neglect and the Adult Protective Services registry and have a positive report from Secured Data Services regarding a criminal history and Nebraska Sex Offender Registry check before being hired. Candidates being considered for employment at UNK Child development Center shall submit a signed "Report of Law Enforcement Contact" to the licensee or director. The director shall ensure that any person having responsibility for children has read and is familiar with the current state standards. Required 1. Must be at least 18 years of age. She/He shall meet at least one of the following: a. Have an High School Diploma or GED; and i. Obtain a written Department approved plan to acquire at least 3 credit hours or 45 clock hours of in-service in the area of child development, early childhood education, or child care administration in a period not to exceed 6 months. ii. 1500 verified clock hours of experience in organized group activities for young children as indicated by a positive reference from a former employer or supervisor. b. Have a Child Development Associate Credential c. Hold an associate or bachelor degree in fields related to the care/education of children age 0-12 (i.e., early education, special education). d. Have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or University in Early Childhood Education, education, or child/youth development. e. Hold a current Teaching certificate. 2. The employee shall provide a non-relative reference for the Center prior to hire. The reference must be from a previous employer. A written record of reference must be maintained in the employees' staff record and available for review by department staff, upon request. 3. Upon hire, the following requirements must be met: a. Obtain a written Department approved plan to acquire at least 3 credit hours or 12 clock hours of Department approved in-service in the area of child development, early childhood education or child care administration in a period not to exceed 12 months. i. Training to be obtained must include; 1. ECTC "Safety Training". This training must be renewed every five years. 2. At least one domain per year of the Nebraska Early Learning Guidelines until all six domains are completed. b. Annually provide a health information report. c. Be currently certified in First aid and CPR. d. Read the current Staff Handbook, Family Handbook, and Child Care Standards. In-service Requirements Each staff person shall participate in in-service annually as provided below: a. Must be in the area of childcare or early childhood and include between 6 and 12 clock hours per year based on FTE. b. Each training hour for care giving staff must be specifically related to the care of the children. c. Each hour spent participating in any of the following types of child care related activities counts towards yearly requirements: job orientation, workshops, college credit, non-credit course work, adult education courses, and Department approved reading material. d. Monthly Center Staff meetings and scheduled training, e. Be available during school year academic breaks. Preferred: Prefer to hire students with work-study eligibility, however students without a work study award will be considered if other qualifications are met. Also, prefer to hire Early Childhood or Education majors with experience working with young children. Application review begins immediately and continues until position is filled. To apply - Select Apply in the upper right corner of the screen and follow instructions to complete the student application. In addition, please attach your class schedule to the on-line application. For questions about the position: (308) 865-1576 For questions about the on-line application process: (308) 865-8655 or employment@unk.edu AA/EO/ADA