Internal Posting? Posting Number SP005383P Position Title Childcare Program Assistant Director Division/College Student Affairs Department Children's Center Location Moscow Posting Context Statement
The University of Idaho Children’s Center ( UICC) offers a child-development program. The learning environment is one that honors each child. Choices are offered, and decisions are respected. Teachers are facilitators, rather than instructors. We encourage independence by fostering self-help and decision-making. These processes lead to positive self-esteem.
Position Overview
This position is responsible for reviewing, initiating, planning, preparing, implementing and evaluating activities and routines for a developmentally appropriate program. This position is the primary instructor of classes and supervises classroom staff and student teachers. They participate in the development and implementation of curriculum while supporting and mentoring other instructors.
Duties may include:
Managing and ensuring classroom environments and curriculum honor the individual strengths, needs and interests of the classroom community
Observing, recording, maintaining and managing records on developmental levels and progress
Developing partnerships with parents and providing sensitive, responsive care for all daily routines
Training, supervising and evaluating Children’s Center staff
Maintaining health and safety requirements and all requirements of local and state regulatory agencies
Other duties as assigned
This is an essential position that will be called upon in the event of an emergency and/or university closure.
Five years working in childcare to include developing, implementing and/or reviewing curriculum for infants, toddlers and/or preschool children
Five years providing instruction, participating in or leading a team, or delegating duties and responsibilities
Interacting, communicating with and engaging with children
Supporting children with special and/or unique needs, including behavior management and working with outside specialists
Leading and mentoring early childhood care providers
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development-Family Studies, Early Childhood Special Education, or Elementary Education with an emphasis on Early Childhood Education or equivalent with up-to-date continuing education credentials
Required Other
Hold CPR and First Aid certifications or be able to acquire them within one month of hire
Pass a State of Idaho Health and Welfare background check
Enroll in Idaho Stars Professional Development System ( PDS) within 90 days of hire date
Additional Preferred
Experience with or knowledge of typical and atypical development of children from six weeks through preschool age
Master’s degree in Child Development or working towards the completion of a graduate degree in a related field to early learning and education
Working knowledge of educational curriculum, objectives, goals and outcomes for children birth-5 years
Experience and knowledgeable of program planning and implementation
High levels of computer literacy
Familiarity with Microsoft Office software
Demonstrated creative and critical thinking skills
Excellent communication, prioritization, multi-task, verbal and written skills
Knowledge of CPR and First Aid procedures
Active participant in Idaho Stars Professional Development System ( PDS)
Completion of 12 credit hours of college graduate level course work in early childhood education, early childhood special education, or related fields to children and families
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Ability to bend and stoop
Ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move 50 pounds
Ability to stand, sit, run and climb stairs
Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
Posting Information
FLSA Status Non-Exempt Employee Category Classified Pay Range $28.81 + DOE Type of Appointment Fiscal Year FTE
1.0
Full Time/Part Time Full Time Funding A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No Posting Date 07/24/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered your “Letter of Qualification” must address each of the required qualifications. Additionally, please provide information in support of your application regarding the preferred qualifications as relevant.
For 1st consideration, please apply by August 25, 2026
