General Information
| Payroll Title | CHILD DEV CTR AST | Title Code | 004108 | Grade/Step | Working Title | Classroom Assistant - Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department Name | Center for Early Childhood Edu | Supervisor | Kimberly M Pixley | Department Head | Davina M Bailey |
Special Requirements and Conditions
| Critical Position |
| Overtime |
| Other (provide description - max. 300 characters) |
| Other (description) |
|---|
| Negative TB test and background check clearance required prior to start. |
Level of Supervision Received
| Close Supervision |
Items Used
| Standard office and child center equipment. |
Position Purpose
| Under the general supervision of the Early Childhood Services (ECS) Executive Director, Site Supervisor, and the close supervision of the classroom Lead Teacher, the Classroom Assistant will provide assistance to ensure the smooth function of daily routines, implementation of the early care and education programs, and ensure compliance with mandated adult:child ratios. Works as part of the Early Childhood Services teaching team. |
Essential Functions
| Essential Function | % Time |
|---|---|
| Supervision | 50 |
| Provide supervision of all assigned children both indoors and outdoors, as directed by Lead Teacher. | |
| Health and Safety | 25 |
| Maintain a safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment for children and participating adults in accordance with Title 22 Health and Safety Code, which will include cleaning and disinfecting of all materials and areas in the classroom and restrooms as needs arise during the day as part of the classroom team. Provide set up and clean up of lunches and snacks, provide assistance in clean up of indoor and outdoor activities by putting toys and materials in appropriate storage places, sweeping and other duties as assigned. | |
| Daily Routine | 15 |
| Prepare and observe learning activities as directed by assigned teaching staff, communicating information about children and activities to teaching staff for inclusion in documentation, and assist in opening and closing routines at the beginning and end of each day. Provide assistance to children in their daily routines which will include toileting, hand washing, rest time and meal time. | |
| Professional Development | 10 |
| Attend and participate in monthly staff meetings, bi-weekly team meetings, and professional development. | |
Minimum Requirements
| Minimum Requirement | Display Ranking |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| Must be 18 years of age and a high school graduate or equivalent. Six (6) units of Early Childhood Education. |
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| 2 | |
| Minimum of one (1) year experience working in a licensed child development center. | |
| 3 | |
| Knowledge of appropriate health and safety standards for toileting, food handling and hand washing. | |
| 4 | |
| Knowledge of National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Developmentally Appropriate Practices. | |
| 5 | |
| Knowledge of current philosophies and research in early care and education, Pre-K Guidelines, and Early Literacy. | |
| 6 | |
| Skill to communicate effectively with children, staff and parents. | |
| 7 | |
| Skill to maintain confidentiality at all times. | |
| 8 | |
| Skills to take direction in meeting children's needs, classroom needs and parent needs. | |
| 9 | |
| Physical ability to lift and carry children up to 30 pounds, frequently and as necessary. | |
| 10 | |
| Hired applicant must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment start date. | |
Preferred Qualifications
| Preferred Qualification | Display Ranking |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| Associate Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. | |
| 2 | |
| Ability to perform CPR/First Aid on children who have been injured and may be unable to stand up and/or walk. | |
| Posted Position Purpose |
|---|
| Under the general supervision of the Early Childhood Services (ECS) Executive Director, Site Supervisor, and the close supervision of the classroom Lead Teacher, the Classroom Assistant will provide assistance to ensure the smooth function of daily routines, implementation of the early care and education programs, and ensure compliance with mandated adult:child ratios. Works as part of the Early Childhood Services teaching team. UCR's Early Childhood Services, we believe that children learn best in an environment that is safe, nurturing and child centered. Our teachers provide daily experiences that stimulate cognitive, social and emotional growth and development in each individual. The programs provided by Early Childhood Services have been carefully planned to meet the goals, expectations and policies of the University of California, the California Department of Education-Child Development Division, the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the Center's staff and parents. The staff is a team made up of Child Development professionals consisting of the Executive Director, lead teachers, teaching assistants, early childhood education interns, a music teacher and clerical personnel. All teachers hold a valid Child Development credential issued by the State of California Commission on Teaching Credentialing, and all are employees of the University of California, Riverside.
***This job posting is for a Part-Time Limited position which cannot exceed 1,000 working hours in a 12-month consecutive period. Hours will vary or rotate based on classroom needs. Negative TB test and background check clearance required prior to appointment start date.*** |
| Posted Minimum Requirements |
| Must be 18 years of age and a high school graduate or equivalent. Six (6) units of Early Childhood Education. Minimum of one (1) year experience working in a licensed child development center. Knowledge of appropriate health and safety standards for toileting, food handling and hand washing. Knowledge of National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Developmentally Appropriate Practices. Knowledge of current philosophies and research in early care and education, Pre-K Guidelines, and Early Literacy. Skill to communicate effectively with children, staff and parents. Skill to maintain confidentiality at all times. Skills to take direction in meeting children's needs, classroom needs and parent needs. Physical ability to lift and carry children up to 30 pounds, frequently and as necessary. Hired applicant must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment start date. |
| Posted Preferred Qualifications |
| Associate Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Ability to perform CPR/First Aid on children who have been injured and may be unable to stand up and/or walk. |