Assistant Teacher - TP137940

Under the 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 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 child care 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 month 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 child care environment.

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

• Ability to relate to children as individuals and in small and large groups.

• Ability to work with and be sensitive to a culturally diverse community.

• Ability to make sound judgments in all child care situations.

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude and ability to accomplish goals. Ability to communicate effectively with people of many diverse backgrounds including parents, children, teachers, staff, and faculty.

• Ability to read, write and speak English to be understood by young children. Ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing and electronically, when necessary.

• Understanding of UCSD's Principles of Community and ECEC's Philosophy, Goals and Objectives.

• 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 abuse, emotional abuse, or neglect of anyone under the age of 18.

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.

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

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Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an 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; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace