Classroom Assistant, Early Childhood Services

University of California, Riverside; California (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Riverside's Center for Early Childhood Education is seeking a full-time Classroom Assistant to support daily routines, implement early care and education programs, and ensure compliance with mandated adult:child ratios. The role operates under the supervision of the ECS Executive Director, Site Supervisor, and Lead Teacher.

Required are 6 units of ECE and an Associate's degree in ECE, along with at least 1 year of experience in a licensed child development center.

Qualifications

• 6 units of Early Childhood Education required.
• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education required.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards for childcare.
• Familiarity with NAEYC Developmentally Appropriate Practices.
• Ability to communicate with children, staff and parents.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to ensure smooth daily routines and program implementation.
• Ensure compliance with mandated adult:child ratios.
• Work as part of the Early Childhood Services teaching team.

Skills

Communication with staff and parents

Health and safety knowledge

Confidentiality

Lift 30 pounds

NAEYC Developmentally Appropriate Prac

Pre-K Guidelines

Early literacy

CPR/First Aid (preferred)

Education

6 units of Early Childhood Education

Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Position Information

UC Riverside's Center for Early Childhood Education is recruiting for full-time Classroom Assistants. The full salary range for the Classroom Assistant is $25.10 - $29.99 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 Early Childhood Services (ECS) 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. 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.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

6 units of Early Childhood Education.

Associate's degree in early childhood education.

Experience Requirements

Minimum of 1 year experience working in a licensed child development center.

Minimum Requirements

• Knowledge of appropriate health and safety standards for toileting, food handling and hand washing.
• Knowledge of National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Developmentally Appropriate Practices.
• Knowledge of current philosophies and research in early care and education, Pre-K Guidelines, and Early Literacy.
• 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.
• Physical ability to lift and carry children up to 30 pounds, frequently and as necessary.

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.

• 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Job Description Details

Department Custom Scope

Under the general supervision of the Early Childhood Services (ECS) 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. The Classroom Assistant works as part of the Early Childhood Services teaching team.