What are the responsibilities and job description for the Classroom Assistant, Center for Early Childhood Education position at University of California, Riverside?
Position Information
UC Riverside's Center for Early Childhood Education is recruiting for a part-time Classroom Assistant (20 hours per week). Under the general supervision of the Center for Early Childhood Education (CECE) Executive Director, Site Supervisor, and the close supervision of the classroom Lead Teacher, the Classroom Assistant will provide assistance to ensure the smooth function of daily routines, implementation of the early care and education programs, and ensure compliance with mandated adult:child ratios. Works as part of the Early Childhood Services teaching team.
The full salary range for the Classroom Assistant is $20.38 - $23.34 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.
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 condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is ten weeks after their first date of employment.
The full salary range for the Classroom Assistant is $20.38 - $23.34 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.
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 condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is ten weeks after their first date of employment.
Education
Education Requirements
Degree
Requirement
6 units of Early Childhood Education.
Required
Associate's degree in early childhood education.
Preferred
Certifications
Certification
Requirement
Associate Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Preferred
Experience
Experience
Requirement
Minimum of 1 year experience working in a licensed child development center.
Required
Special Conditions
Special Condition
Requirement
Hired applicant must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment start date.
Required
Negative TB test and background check clearance required prior to start.
Required
Overtime
Required
Must be 18 years of age, a high school graduate, or be currently participating in an occupational program at high school.
Required
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge of National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Developmentally Appropriate Practices.
Skills to take direction in meeting children's needs, classroom needs and parent needs.
Knowledge of appropriate health and safety standards for toileting, food handling and hand washing.
Knowledge of current philosophies and research in early care and education, Pre-K Guidelines, and Early Literacy.
Physical ability to lift and carry children up to 30 pounds, frequently and as necessary.
Skill to communicate effectively with children, staff and parents.
Skill to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Skills to take direction in meeting children's needs, classroom needs and parent needs.
Knowledge of appropriate health and safety standards for toileting, food handling and hand washing.
Knowledge of current philosophies and research in early care and education, Pre-K Guidelines, and Early Literacy.
Physical ability to lift and carry children up to 30 pounds, frequently and as necessary.
Skill to communicate effectively with children, staff and parents.
Skill to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to perform CPR/First Aid on children who have been injured and may be unable to stand up and/or walk.
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $20 - $23
