Child Development Associate - Children's Center

Child Development Associate - Children's Center

Hiring Department: Children's Center

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1032927

FTE: 1

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9AM - 5AM

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 3

Workplace Type: On-Site

Posting Close Date: April 15, 2025

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $17.16 - $23.07/ Hourly Wage

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

Employees in this position are part of a teaching team responsible to plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum for preschool aged children.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Development and implementation of programs and operational procedures for preschool children which focus on the promotion of a developmentally appropriate curriculum that meets Illinois licensing requirements and the standards set forth by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. This includes:

• Supervise children to safeguard their health and safety.
• Participate in planning and carrying out appropriate activities promoting the intellectual, social, and emotional, and physical development of the children in accordance with licensing requirements and NAEYC standards.
• Provide for the physical needs of the children (such as supervising feeding, dressing, naps, and other activities).
• Maintain daily communication and cooperation with parents of children (such as child’s mental and physical condition, changes in daily schedule, or child’s participation in activities).
• Under the supervision and with the support of the Child Development Supervisor prepare reports on the growth and development of assigned children as part of the ongoing assessment process and in preparation for parent-teacher conferences.
• Care for classroom equipment and materials and performs necessary housekeeping tasks.
• Substitute for higher level personnel, if needed and qualified.

• Participate in activities leading to professional growth including goal setting, weekly reflective practices, & in-service and pre-service professional development activities held in the community and conducted by the UIC Children’s Center in order to meet Illinois licensing guidelines (20 clock hours/year) and standards set forth by the National Association for the Education of young children.

• Cooperate with research activities by being aware of research activities scheduled for the classroom and by assisting researchers to develop rapport with the children in order to facilitate their willing participation.

• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of NAEYC standards well as mandated state and local standards
• Familiar with GOLD assessment tool

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Transcripts should be uploaded to demonstrate earned semester hours to meet the minimum qualifications.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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