Assistant Teacher - 133004

This position will remain open until filled.

Join the Residential, Retail and Supply Chain Services (RRSS) team at UC San Diego, a dynamic and innovative campus department dedicated to delivering exceptional service to the university community. As a valued RRSS team member, you will be contributing to a broad and complex organization consisting of five key units: Housing, Dining and Hospitality (HDH), Integrated Procure-to-Pay Solutions (IPPS), the UC San Diego Bookstore, Triton Print & Digital Media, and the Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC). With a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, RRSS aims to inclusively meet the diverse needs of the UC San Diego community while fostering a sense of belonging for our students and staff.

As a member of the HDH team, you will be part of a self-funded unit with over 900 staff employees, 1,000 student employees, and an annual operating budget of $250 million, providing housing and dining services to over 20,000 students, faculty, staff, and their families. RRSS is proud to promote and create opportunities for greater equity, diversity and inclusiveness within our division.

Under supervision of the ECEC Director, Program Coordinators and direction of the Lead Teacher, assist in the preparation and implementation of various classroom activities for children aged three months to five years. Assist in creating and teaching age-appropriate projects in the areas of literacy, math, science, art, music, dance and cultural awareness. Assist in creating, planning, and teaching fine motor activities, such as finger-painting, drawing, painting, stringing beads and manipulatives. Organize and assist supervising children's gross motor activities such as running, jumping, balancing, climbing, and dancing. Work with children in small groups or on a one-to-one basis according to their own interests.

Keep ECEC classrooms, bathrooms, and always eating areas clean and safe. This includes but is not limited to picking up toys and small playground equipment, washing dishes, sweeping floors, trash removal, retrieving meals and returning dishes from the kitchen, when necessary. Support the health, safety and hygiene of children by watching for signs of illness and keeping the environment safe by ensuring a clean, risk-free atmosphere in the classroom and outdoor areas. Report discrepancies to Lead Teacher. Assist children with hygiene (washing, diapering, toileting). Follow established health and safety procedures for handling emergencies as identified in the ECEC Handbook. Immediately report incidents involving children to the Lead Teacher. Maintain best practices to prevent children from being unsupervised or from leaving the center.

• Experience working with children aged three months to five years in a formal childcare environment such as but not limited to providing nanny services, care giving skills, camp counseling with younger children, etc. Educational background such as, but not limited to: Psychology, Language Arts, and Human Development. A combination of work-related experience and educational background is acceptable.

• Experience assisting with the implementation of age-appropriate developmental classroom activities for the three months to five-year-old child, such as but not limited to: literacy, dance, art, music, nutrition, science and outdoor activities, etc.

• Experience performing light housekeeping, soiled clothes changes and diapering duties.

• Understanding of Health and Safety issues as it relates to the classroom and the childcare environment.

• Knowledge of various emergency response procedures. Ability to act quickly, calmly, and appropriately in hazardous situations.

• Must have college level coursework relevant to the age (or ages) and needs of children they teach and/or are enrolled in a program leading to a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) or equivalent, are actively participating in the program, and are demonstrating progress toward the CDA or equivalent.

• FBI/Dept. of Justice Live Scan background check and clearance with Child Abuse Index and association through Community Care Licensing required prior to hire.

• Must possess and maintain current TB Clearance and Health Screening Report.

• Must possess and maintain current immunization record to include evidence of current immunization for influenza, pertussis, and measles.

• Physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds as necessary.

This position meets the requirements for a mandated reporter under CANRA. CANRA Mandated Reporter: This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter pursuant to the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and requires immediate reporting of physical abuse, sexual ab

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

UC San Diego 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.

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