Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The Division of Student Affairs is committed to developing the whole student by ensuring your life outside of the classroom complements your academic endeavors. This means providing enriching opportunities that affirm your experiences. Our efforts are guided by student learning outcomes within the following domains: -Civic & Community Engagement -Leadership Development -Diversity & Global Consciousness -Professional & Administrative Skills -Personal Responsibility The UCI campus is an exciting and dynamic place where you will engage in experiences that will be inspirational, life changing, and may also challenge your current thinking

Your Role on the Team

Under the supervision of the director, incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the classroom.The lead teacher shares responsibility for establishing an effective environment for the children.The teacher is knowledgeable of the Center's philosophy, policies, goals, and objectives.Duties include: planning and supervising the classroom activities and providing an environment for 2 to 5 year old children that promote safe, healthy and free exploration.The lead teacher is responsible for providing an environment where the children feel safe and comfortable.

What It Takes to be Successful

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $$26.13- $$37.02 (Hourly).

Required:

• Ability to work effectively as a member of child development team, with children, parents, staff members, and community representatives in providing a quality educational program
• Ability to demonstrate a nurturing, warm, and supportive attitude when interacting with children; ability to relate to children as individuals and in small and large groups
• Effective communication skills, both with children and adults
• Ability to work with and be sensitive to a culturally diverse community
• Experience working with preschool-aged children in a center-based environment
• Familiarity with federal and state health safety regulations applicable to a child care facility
• Thorough understanding of child development and the philosophy and methodology of early childhood education, as well as changes taking place in the field
• Knowledgeable of NAEYC Accreditation Criteria
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct a challenging developmental and instructional program for kindergarten and preschool age children. Ability to use sound judgment
• Knowledge of developmental needs of children ages 2 to 5
• Knowledge of appropriate activities (physical, emotional, language, social, and cognitive) for this age group
• Current California Child Development Program permit at teacher level or higher
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications
• At least 2 years working in licensed center-based child care facilities

Special Conditions:

• Absence of active TB and other immunizations as required by Community Care Licensing
• This is a in person position, teachers may be assigned shifts between 7:30 AM- 6:00 PM, Monday- Friday depending on the needs of the department

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

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