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Child Development Supervisor - Childrens Center - West
Hiring Department: Childrens Center - West
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1040420
FTE: 1
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9AM - 5PM
Shift: Flex Days
# of Positions: 5
Workplace Type: On-Site
Posting Close Date: Reposted until June 5, 2026
Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $50,000.00 - 53,000.00 / Annual Salary
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.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculum for enrolled three-five-year-old children. The Child Development Supervisor is also responsible for the supervision of assigned interns, practicum students, volunteers, & individuals conducting research in the classroom.
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:

Planning and implementation of daily classroom and outdoor activities which focus on child health/safety and are designed to promote development in all areas (cognitive, intellectual, social, emotional, & fine/large motor). Includes creating lesson plans, interacting with children, and documentation of learning.
Attend to the physical needs of the children including supervision of dressing, feeding, napping and toileting.
Observe and evaluate children's developmental patterns using the UIC Children's Center assessment methods and corresponding assessment tools. Adjust classroom activities according to information gathered.
Maintain daily communication and partnerships with parents of children. Includes development of weekly classroom related newsletters, preparing and conducting parent/teacher conferences, sharing information related to developmental screenings and assessments and share additional resources/referrals when appropriate. Additionally, participate in family events held at the UIC Children's Center.
Work with other team members to maintain a clean, organized, and attractive classroom environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of children.

• 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.
• Train, supervise and evaluate assigned student employees, practicum students, interns, and volunteers interested in working with young children and their families.
• 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:
1. 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
2. A. Bachelor's degree in child development, education, or related fields, including 18 semester hours of credit for course work directly related to child development and/or child care**, of which 6 semester hours must be for the period from birth to age six
OR
B. Two years of experience comparable to that gained at the lower level of this series and 18 additional semester hours of credit for college course work directly related to child development and/or child care**
**Note: Courses that cover the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development of young children and/or courses relating specifically to the group care and education of young children; e.g., curriculum, programming, pre-school teaching methods, discipline and child management, observation of children, working with parents, health, nutrition and safety, and supervised teaching experience for which credit is earned (such as student teaching, clinical experience, or practicum).
Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of NAEYC standards well as mandated state and local standards
• Familiar with GOLD assessment tool
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the onlineapplication 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.
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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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.