Job description

Lead Teacher, Preschool-PreK, Berkley Child Development Center, 48895

Hiring Department

Berkley Child Development Center

Job Description

University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences’ Edgar L. and Rheta A. Berkley Child and Family Development Center (Berkley), located on the UMKC Volker campus, is accepting applications for a Lead Preschool / Pre-K Teacher.

Berkley, established in 1993, is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and serves as the School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences learning laboratory for teacher preparation in the area of Curriculum and Instruction Early Childhood. Berkley is inspired by the schools of Reggio Emilia Italy, implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum focused on relationship building between child, teacher, and the family, social emotional learning, group collaboration, creative thinking, problem solving and cognitive learning through hands on interactive play environments. Partnering with families is a cornerstone of our philosophy.

Job duties included, but are not limited to:

• Direct instruction and care in the classroom maintaining state and accreditation teacher child ratio (approx. 55% of time)
• Curriculum planning (approx. 15% of time)
• Family support and communication / interaction (approx. 10% of time)
• Collect child documentation and provide child assessments and screenings (approx. 20% of time)

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree in early childhood education, child development or related area or the equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Full Time/Part Time

Full time, benefit eligible

Salary

$35,194

UMKC offers affordable medical and dental plans (no waiting periods), voluntary retirement plans, tuition assistance (75% of educational fees paid for enrollment at University of Missouri), and University paid long-term disability and life insurance benefits.

Application Deadline

Application review will begin immediately, apply today!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Vice Chancellor - Human Resources at 816-235-1621.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and functions of this job. If you believe you may have difficulty performing any of the duties or functions of this job, please contact the Office of Affirmative Action at (816) 235-1323.

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UMKC Statement on Diversity

Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to the UMKC mission as an urban-serving institution. Kansas City is a particularly diverse city, including African, African American, Asian, German, Irish, Italian, Latino, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Native American and Slavic communities. Such ethnic diversity, in addition to our thriving neighborhoods of the Westside, Northeast Kansas City and the Eastside, fosters creativity, connection and innovation, which is showcased across the region. Major attractions such as the Annual Ethnic Enrichment Festival, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, the Filipino Cultural Center, the American Jazz Museum, Guadalupe Centers and Mattie Rhodes and Kansas City Irish Fest are a small sample of the many ways our diverse city enriches us.

For the reasons enumerated above, UMKC’s strategic plan prioritizes our commitment to multiculturalism, globalism, diversity and inclusion. The university’s values call upon its faculty, staff, students and community to position themselves as global citizens who seek out, embrace and celebrate the many benefits of diversity. UMKC received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award in 2019 in recognition of our continued commitment to equity and inclusion. Such commitment is demonstrated across teaching, service and research. We welcome applicants to share in our commitment to these core values and know that you will quickly understand the beauty of calling Kansas City your home.

Please visit these pages to learn more about UMKC’s engagement in diversity, equity and inclusion.

Roos Advocate for Community Change

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Annual Report

Multicultural Student Affairs

Benefit Eligibility
Why UMKC?

We offer full benefits that start day one, generous paid time off, paid winter break, and continuing education benefits. Visit our Total Rewards page to learn more.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,194.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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