The Institute for Human Development (IHD), a University Center on Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (IHD) is an applied research and training center for human services designed to exemplify the University’s goals of engaged scholarship and community partnerships. Its functions include interdisciplinary training, applied research, community program development and information dissemination.

Individuals in this position will lead and supervise a team of Early Childhood Quality Specialists, who will assess programs and classrooms and coach early childhood administrators and teachers. The Team Leader will monitor and support the Quality Specialists to ensure fidelity and reliability to assessment protocols and to the Practice-Based Coaching model. They will serve on the Early Childhood Leadership Team to coordinate efforts and ensure project effectiveness.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with early childhood programs, assign observational assessments, make coaching assignments, and solve problems to ensure the Project protocols are followed
• Supervise and lead a team of early learning quality specialists using a reflective supervision model
• Recruit, interview and make hiring recommendations for new team members
• Implement staff orientation, support training on the Practice-Based Coaching model, monitor the team's training and certification on the assessment tools and review data
• Analyze assessment and coaching data for Project fidelity implementation
• Establish and maintain certification on observation instruments
• Other duties as assigned

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

• Master’s degree in early childhood education, business management or closely related field
• Experience in project coordination and management
• Proficiency with technology including Office 365, video conferencing and file storage
• Experience coaching, mentoring and/or supervising adults
• Experience with Practice-Based Coaching (PBC)
• Experience using observational assessment tools in early learning settings

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Possesses expanded conceptual knowledge of educational support functions and capabilities
• Knowledge of computer technology (MS Office 365, Zoom, web-based applications, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively on a leadership team to complete tasks, meet goals and manage project

Full time, benefit eligible

Up to $68,815 annually commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity.

The position will remain open until filled, review of applications will begin immediately.

The Team Lead will be part of a statewide project serving all regional areas across Missouri. The position can accommodate and supports a fully remote work schedule with occassional trips to Kansas City, Missouri as required.

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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