UC Riverside’s Center for Early Childhood Education is recruiting for a Teacher I. The full salary range for the Teacher I is $25.58 - $36.25 per hour. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $27.81 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Under the general supervision of the Center Director, Site Coordinator or Lead Teacher II, the Teacher I provides classroom instruction in a team-teaching environment in the development activities and care of infants, preschool and/or school age children from ages six weeks to twelve years. Collaborates to ensure the smooth function of the classroom in the daily routines, implementation of the early care and education curriculum or school-age program and compliance with mandated adult child ratios, maintaining program quality. Writes and implements lesson and activity plans; participates in the overall evaluation of the program. Works cooperatively with parents and supervisory staff to coordinate early care and education program as part of the Center for Early Childhood Education (CECE) team. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
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degree
AA/BA in Child Development, Human Development, Education or Early Childhood Education.
Preferred
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experience
Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a licensed center-based program with children birth-3 years or 3-5 years of age.
Required
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Overtime
required
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Ability to train support staff through role modeling and verbal explanations. Skill and knowledge to lead classroom management and instruction. Skill and knowledge to work as part of the classroom teaching team. Skill in prioritizing the needs of children, parents, and the classroom. Skill in providing positive support to developing young children and their families in all situations. Skill and knowledge to work with diverse populations. Ability to continue educational coursework toward renewal of Child Development Permit and meeting the CTC requirements for upgrading to Master Teacher Level Permit within required timeline for renewal. Other: Participate in CA Department of Education and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) self-study toward accreditation and meeting program standards by completing all requested observations and surveys, portfolios and participation in Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS/ITERS), ASQ and CLASS classroom assessments. Knowledge, training (valid certification) and ability to perform CPR/First Aid on children who have been injured and may be unable to stand up and/or walk. Ability to escort children to designated safe/secure area during required monthly fire drills and/or emergency evacuations. Ability to lift children weighing up to 30 lbs. (frequent lifting, standing, stooping, bending). Knowledge of current philosophies, research and Best Practices in early care and education of children. Knowledge of National Association for the Education of Young Children’s (NAEYC) Developmentally Appropriate Practices. Knowledge of appropriate health and safety standards on toileting and food handling. Demonstrated skill in communicating and speaking in English effectively with children, staff and parents to read text of children’s stories and as needed for food preparation, safety manuals, medication labels, and posted allergy lists. Knowledge of and skill in applying conflict resolution techniques with both adults and children. Knowledge of code of confidentiality as required by Title 22 (Health and Safety Code), Title 5 (Education Code) and Code of Ethical Conduct (NAEYC) in order to maintain compliance with above as it pertains to information provided to Center and its staff by families as well as all child assessments, developmental profiles and portfolios as well as interactions with staff.
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Demonstrated skill in communicating and speaking in English effectively with children, staff and parents to read text of children’s stories and as needed for food preparation, safety manuals, medication labels, and posted allergy lists.
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