Temporary Substitute Teacher Assistant

As a floating teacher, under the supervision of the director, incumbent is responsible for co-supervising the day-to-day operation of the children in a preschool setting. Responsibilities include planning curriculum and outdoor activities, assist in supervision of practicum and field study students. Responsible to assist Director and Lead Teacher in supervising day-to-day operation of Center. Responsible to assist Lead Teacher in:

a. Maintaining an enriched organized, age and developmentally appropriate environment that promotes openness, exploration and warmth

b. Planning and implementing curriculum that fosters physical, intellectual, and affective growth of individual children and groups of children in a developmentally appropriate and non-stereotypical way.

c. Assist in the supervision, modeling, and direction of practicum field study students, work study aides, and volunteers on a daily basis.

d. Maintain a healthy and safe environment both inside and outside which includes direct supervision of children at all times, reporting accidents or injuries to parents and director using First Aid Report Form, handling any emergencies, accidents, injuries and health and safety problems, reporting any hazards and implementing the Center’s Disaster Plan. Assigned housekeeping chores.

e. Maintain positive daily communication with parents. Arrange physical space for comfort, easy access to materials and encouragement of learning. Maintain ease of contact with administration and implement policies and regulations. Maintain open communication with co-workers. Be able to work in a team-teaching setting.

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.

$24.88/hour

Required:

Experience working in childcare setting with infants and toddlers.

Maintain positive daily communication with parents.

Maintain ease of contact with administration and implement policies and regulations.

Bachelors Degree

Current Child Development Program Permit at teacher level

First Aid and CPR Certification

1-3 years Experience working in childcare setting with infants and toddlers.

Special Conditions:

Documentation of absence of active tuberculosis

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

TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT

This is a temporary employment recruitment reporting to the UCI Temporary Employment Services (TES) Department. Interviewing and hiring is based on internal hiring needs and how well the candidate's experience matches the assignment requirements. Certain temporary assignments may require clearance of a health physical or require a valid California Driver’s License for driving university vehicles.

The majority of our temporary positions are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. We also have occasional part-time, weekend, and evening hours available, depending on the assignment. Comprehensive benefits options are also available for temporary employees, including paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.

Please note that we recruit for this position on an on-going basis to build a talent pool of potential candidates. When a position becomes available, we will review applicants at that time. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in employment with UCI Temporary Employment Services.

PARKING INFORMATION

All visitors, staff, and students are required to purchase parking permits to park on UCI property. If you plan to commute to work via your personal vehicle, I encourage you to review the parking requirements of your work location and parking rates on the UC Irvine Parking and Transportation website

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.