Child Life Programs Lead & Curriculum Innovator

University of California - Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara (CA); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) Extension, now known as Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE), invites applications for Continuing Educator I - Child Life Programs. This role provides strategic leadership, oversight, and operational management of the Child Life program to ensure academic excellence and strong industry partnerships.

Reporting to the Director of Programs, you will recruit instructors, align curricula with ACLP standards, foster hospital partnerships for

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years of clinical Child Life experience.
• Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) in good standing.
• Minimum of 4000 clinical hours.
• Experience coordinating internships or student placements and curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Lead oversight of the Child Life curriculum and alignment with ACLP/CCLS standards.
• Develop and launch new courses, certificates, and professional development.
• Recruit, onboard, and supervise Child Life instructors.
• Foster partnerships with hospitals for internships and clinical training.
• Oversee program growth, outcomes, and continuous quality improvement.

Skills

Child Life experience

Leadership

Curriculum development

Program oversight

Job description

The University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) Extension, now known as Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE), invites applications for Continuing Educator I - Child Life Programs. This role provides strategic leadership, oversight, and operational management of the Child Life program to ensure academic excellence and strong industry partnerships.

Reporting to the Director of Programs, you will recruit instructors, align curricula with ACLP standards, foster hospital partnerships for