Position Overview:
Reports to: Program Director.
Supervises in Director's absence:
- Head Teachers and Assistant Teachers
- Student Employees
- Practicum/Student Teachers
- Teacher Aides
- Volunteers
Interfaces with: University faculty, staff, students, community, church at large.
Education & Experience:
- 21 years of age or older
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree
- Pre-kindergarten Teaching License preferred
- Minimum two (2) years of Early Childhood experience
- Synodical college or Colloquy preferred
Essential Duties:
- 40 hours weekly
- Follows child care regulations presented in Department of Human Services, Rule 3
- Document and report suspected cases of child abuse to Child Protection
- Complete required in-service training each year
- Complete First Aid/CPR training every two (2) years
- Substitute in classrooms for full time staff time off as well as student employees when coverage is not found
- Holds responsibility for emergency administrative responsibilities in the center directors absence
- Arrange emergency staffing issues such as illnesses/absences in the center director's absence
- Represent the child care center if needed in the center director's absence
- Purchase needed supplies in collaboration with the center director
- Lead weekly staff meeting in the center director's absence
- Supervise the cleaning and maintenance of child care center in collaboration with the center director
- Address parent questions/ concerns in the center director's absence
- Prepare staffing patterns and scheduling in collaboration with the center director
- Participate in the selection process of new full time staff members in consultation with the center director, Academic Advisor and other child care staff
- Orient and train new staff members in collaboration with the center director
- Hire and supervise student employees in collaboration with center director
- Plan and implement fall and summer orientation for student employees in collaboration with the center director
- Edit and publish all handbooks in collaboration with the center director
- Work with center director to maximize the center's enrollment
- Maintain children's records
- Maintain student attendance records
- Conduct tours and prepare required paperwork for new children starting in the program in collaboration with the center director
- Promote and support open communication between parents and staff
- Write and distribute monthly newsletters in collaboration with the center director
- Prepare and post menus for parents
- Arrange transportation and other logistics for field trips in collaboration with center director
- Arrange and participate in a monthly consultation with the Health Consultant when center director is absent
- Contact the Department of Human Services in cases of serious accidents in the center director's absence
- Conduct daily maintenance of teaching area and office
- Work with consultants for development and improvements of the center in collaboration with the center director
Supplemental Information:
It is the policy of CSP to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
However, CSP is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CSP reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religious tenets.
The mission of Concordia University, St Paul, a university of The Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod, is to prepare students for thoughtful and informed living, for dedicated service to God and humanity, and for enlightened care of God's creation, all within the context of the Christian gospel. This mission is rooted in academic excellence and Christian vocation.
The vision of Concordia University, Saint Paul, is to be acknowledged as the leading Lutheran university offering exceptional opportunities for students from all backgrounds who seek relevant career preparation and a challenging academic experience coupled with the insights of Lutheran theology.
Promise to Students - Concordia University, Saint Paul, empowers you to discover and engage your purpose for life, career and service, in a dynamic, multicultural, urban environment, where Christ is honored, all are welcome, and Lutheran convictions inform intellectual inquiry and academic pursuits.
Concordia University owns a 41-acre campus just West of Downtown St. Paul with easy access to light-rail and bus transportation. Only blocks away from popular Summit and Grand Avenues, restaurants, shopping, and cultural activities abound. Concordia is known to have one of the most racially and ethnically diverse university student bodies in the state of Minnesota.
CSP prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.csp.edu/student-life/title-ix/
Feel free to contact Cassidy Leininger - cleininger@csp.edu, with any questions
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Concordia University
Apr 11, 2025 