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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:

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, the incumbent will be responsible for co-supervising the day-to-day operation of the children in a licensed day care facilities environment, serving children age 2 - 5 years. Responsibilities include planning curriculum and outdoor activities and assisting in the supervision of practicum and field study students.

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 $$24.88- $$28.27 (Hourly).

Required:

• Ability to work effectively as a member of a 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
• Effective communication skills, both with children and adults
• 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 int he field
• Knowledgeable of NAYEC Accreditation Criteria.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct a challenging developmental and instructional program for preschool-aged children
• Knowledge of developmental needs of children ages 2 to 5
• Knowledge of appropriate activities (physical, emotional, language, social, and cognitive) for this age group
• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent to experience and training
• Current California Child Development Program permit at teacher level or higher
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications
• 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

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
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

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.

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Must be able to provide proof of work authorization





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