Department:
Early Childhood Education Center
Position Title &
Code:
Teacher - SECEC0012
Closing Date:
Open until filled
Salary:
$18.25 - $19.37
Background
check:
Background check may be required
Description:
Under the direction and supervision of the Director, assumes responsibility
implementing a quality developmentally appropriate program for young children
with a career Teacher II. Work cooperatively with other ECEC staff to put into action
a program for the children in their assigned classroom. Participates, with the
Teacher II as lead putting into practice age-appropriate language arts, social studies,
cognitive arts, science, art, music, social and emotional development, nutrition,
multi-cultural awareness and physical development experiences for the children in
their group.
Assists Teacher II in limited documentation and paperwork for the classroom group
of children.
Maintain program quality, adhering to Title 22 State Licensing regulations, National
Accreditation Commission of Early Care and Education (NAC) and other best
practices program standards and requirements that the ECEC adopts. Promotes
partnerships with parents during daily interactions and activities. Parent Teacher
conferencing and respective paperwork would only be for long-term absences of a
Teacher II.
Promotes a constructive working relationship with the ECEC staff, children and
families through conflict resolution, effective communication and participation in
problem solving activities.
Normal operating ECEC hours are 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. These positions operate on
an as needed basis, to cover Teacher II absences and to be program support at other
times as needed. An 8-hour work day with an hour lunch is typical.
To be considered, an unofficial transcript will be required along with cover letter
and resume.
Qualifications:
• A .S. /A.A. degree is required, or an appropriate combination of education
and experience in Child Development or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in an Early Childhood Care classroom.
• Ability to provide professional early childhood education services to infants,
toddlers and preschoolers, display a professional demeanor, and be able to maintain
confidentiality of information and materials.
• Proficient in writing and speaking in English.
• A minimum of 3 units in Infant/Toddler Development from an accredited
college with a B grade or better.
• Completed courses in Development, Curriculum, & Child, Family and
Community.
• Familiarity of PITC practices, NAEYC criteria, Title 5 program requirements
and project approach/Creative Curriculum/emergent curriculum (preferred).
To Apply:
Please complete a UC Merced application and email along with resume and
cover letter to [email protected]. Please indicate in the subject
line of your email the Position Title and Position Number you are applying
for. For questions regarding how to apply please email
[email protected] or call 209-228-8247
If you do not have internet access you may mail your application, resume, and cover
letter to: University of California, Merced, 5200 North Lake Rd., Merced CA 95343.
Please list the job number on the subject line and email to
UCMcareers@ucmerced.edu
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action
policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct.
As of January 1, 2014 the University of California, Merced will be a smoke and
tobacco free workplace. Information and the Smoke and Tobacco Free policy is
available at
http://smokefree.ucmerced.edu
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and grants are required to comply with E-Verify, an Internet-based system operated
by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social
Security Administration (SSA). E-Verify electronically verifies employment eligibility
by comparing information provided on the I-9 form to records in the DHS and SSA
databases. Certain positions funded by federal contracts/subcontracts requires UC
Merced to notify job applicants that an E-Verify check will be conducted and the
successful candidate must pass the E-Verify check.
More Information
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University of
California visit:
http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/
