Classroom Assistant, Early Childhood Services

University of California, Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Riverside is hiring a full-time Classroom Assistant in the Center for Early Childhood Education. The role supports daily routines, assists in implementing early care programs, and helps ensure mandated adult:child ratios under close supervision.

Applicants must hold an Associate Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and have current work authorization.

Qualifications

• Associate Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CA CTC) is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing daily routines and early care and education programs.
• Support the classroom Lead Teacher and ECS team to ensure smooth operation.
• Maintain compliance with mandated adult:child ratios.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment and daily program activities.

Education

Associate Teacher Permit (CA CTC)

Job description

Classroom Assistant, Early Childhood Services

Priority Application Deadline: 08/26/2026

Overview

• Job ID 37909490
• Category Campus Operations and Facilities
• Organization Auxiliary Services
• Department Center for Early Childhood Education
• Location Main Campus - UCR
• Salary $52,409 - $62,619
• Date Posted August 12, 2026
• Application Deadline Open Until Filled
• Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm
• Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
• Level of Supervision Close Supervision
• Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff
• Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No, UC Internal Job: No

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.

To be considered, please upload a copy of your Associate Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

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.