Assistant Teacher at Infant Toddler Center - University of California, Irvine

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The Division of Student Affairs is committed to developing the whole student by ensuring your life outside of the classroom complements your academic endeavors. This means providing enriching opportunities that affirm your experiences. Our efforts are guided by student learning outcomes within the following domains:

- Civic & Community Engagement
- Leadership Development
- Diversity & Global Consciousness
- Professional and Administrative Skills
- Personal Responsibility.

The UCI campus is an exciting and dynamic place, where you will engage in experiences that will be inspirational, life-changing, and may also challenge your current thinking.

Under the supervision of the Primary Caregiver, assistant teachers help plan the day for infants and implement, on a daily basis, a plan for learning relevant to the needs, abilities and interests of the children. Caregivers develop a relationship of trust through caregiving routines which support children's social, emotional, cognitive, physical and language skills.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $$21.24- $$23.82 (Hourly).


Required:

• Ability to work effectively as a member of a child development team, with children, parents, staff members, and community representatives in providing a quality educational program.
• Thorough understanding of child development and the philosophy and methodology of early childhood education, as well as changes taking place in the field.
• Ability to work with and be sensitive to a culturally diverse community.
• Ability to relate to children as individuals in small and large groups.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct a challenging developmental and instructional program for school aged children.
• Familiarity with federal and state health safety regulations applicable to a child care facility.
• Knowledgeable of NAEYC Accreditation Criteria.
• Effective communication skills, both with children and adults.
• 3 units of Infant Toddler coursework
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications/cards
• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent to a minimum of 2 years working in a center-based environment

Preferred:

• 6 or more units of Infant Toddler coursework

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.