Child Development Teacher - TP140201

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation/Sick leave

Full medical insurance

Job summary

UC San Diego is seeking a Child Development Teacher for a 5–6 month assignment, on-site in La Jolla. The role supports infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with developmentally appropriate activities and family partnerships.

Responsibilities include planning curriculum, maintaining a safe and inclusive classroom, documenting progress, and coordinating with Lead Teachers to ensure licensing and program standards are met. Requires California Child Development Teacher Permit and related coursework.

Qualifications

• Experience with children 3 months to 5 years in formal childcare.
• Experience implementing age-appropriate developmental activities.
• Knowledge of health and safety in childcare.
• Ability to communicate with diverse families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement age-appropriate curriculum and activities across learning domains.
• Create an inclusive, engaging classroom environment.
• Observe and document children's development using established tools.
• Maintain supervision and health/safety standards at all times.
• Support daily care routines including hygiene, meals, and rest.
• Collaborate with Lead Teachers and families on progress and program quality.

Skills

Child interaction

Observation

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Child Development Teacher Permit

Infant/Toddler coursework units

Job description

#TP140201 Child Development Teacher

Filing Deadline: Fri 10/30/2026

DESCRIPTION

UC San Diego's Temporary Employment Services department is pleased to announce an opportunity for a Child Development Teacher to support a high-quality early childhood education program dedicated to fostering the growth, learning, and well-being of infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. Working collaboratively with Lead Teachers and program staff, the Child Development Teacher helps create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment that promotes children's cognitive, social-emotional, physical, and language development.

The incumbent assists with the planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum and classroom activities, supports children's daily care needs, and fosters positive relationships with children and families. This position plays an important role in maintaining a welcoming, inclusive classroom environment that encourages exploration, creativity, mutual respect, and a positive sense of self.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum and learning experiences that support children's growth and development across a variety of learning domains, including language, creative arts, dramatic play, science, problem-solving, social-emotional learning, multicultural awareness, and outdoor exploration.
• Create and maintain a warm, positive, and inclusive classroom environment that promotes respect, engagement, and individualized learning opportunities for all children.
• Observe, assess, and document children's development using established assessment tools and classroom documentation practices.
• Maintain active supervision of children at all times, ensuring compliance with required adult-to-child ratios and established health and safety standards.
• Support children's daily care routines, including hygiene, diapering, toileting, meal and snack service, and overall well-being.
• Monitor classroom and outdoor environments to ensure spaces remain safe, sanitary, organized, and conducive to learning.
• Follow established procedures for emergency response, child supervision, and health and safety practices.
• Develop positive partnerships with families through daily communication, parent conferences, and ongoing collaboration regarding children's progress and experiences.
• Assist with maintaining attendance records, child observations, assessments, lesson plans, incident documentation, and other program records.
• Collaborate with Lead Teachers and program staff to support program quality and maintain compliance with applicable licensing, accreditation, and program standards.

Candidate must possess and maintain the Child Development Teacher Permit level credential or above from the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Additional Position Details

• Anticipated duration: 5 - 6 months
• Compensation: $26.93 / hour, including paid holidays and vacation/sick leave. Full-medical insurance also available.
• Location: Fully on-site. Office is near UC San Diego’s main campus in La Jolla.
• Work schedule: This position has a rotating 8-hour work schedule, Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with children aged three (3) months to five (5) years in a formal childcare environment such as but not limited to providing nanny services, care giving skills, camp counseling with younger children, etc. Educational background such as, but not limited to: Psychology, Language Arts, and Human Development.
• Experience assisting with the implementation of age-appropriate developmental classroom activities for the three months to five year old child, such as but not limited to: literacy, dance, art, music, nutrition, science and outdoor activities, etc.
• Experience performing light housekeeping, soiled clothes changes and diapering duties.
• Understanding of Health and Safety issues as it relates to the classroom and the childcare environment.
• Knowledge of various emergency response procedures. Ability to act quickly, calmly, and appropriately in hazardous situations.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude and ability to accomplish goals. Ability to communicate effectively with people of many diverse backgrounds including parents, children, teachers, staff, and faculty.
• Ability to make sound judgments in all childcare situations.
• Ability to read, write and speak English to be understood by young children. Ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing and electronically, when necessary.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must possess and maintain current First Aid/CPR Certification showing satisfactory completion of pediatric first-aid training, including managing a blocked airway and providing rescue breathing for infants and children.
• Must possess and maintain current TB Clearance and Health Screening Report.
• Must possess and maintain current immunization record to include evidence of current immunization for influenza, pertussis and measles.
• FBI/Dept. of Justice Live Scan background check and clearance with association through Community Care.
• Licensing required prior to hire.
• Physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds as necessary.

Education/Permit requirement:

• Must possess and maintain the Child Development Teacher Permit level credential or above from the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
• Must show proof of completion of three college level units of Infant/Toddler coursework OR enroll in coursework that would meet this requirement within 4 months of hire and successfully earn those credits within 12 months of hire.
• This position meets the requirements for a mandated reporter under CANRA. CANRA Mandated Reporter: This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter pursuant to the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and requires immediate reporting of physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, or neglect of anyone under the age of 18.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: Unclassified - No data available (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: Unclassified - No data available

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

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