Early Education Assistant Teacher (Infant/Toddler/Twos)

New UCSC On-Campus Early Education Center Opening Soon!
Our newly constructed facility built on campus with beautiful classrooms from infants through school-age. Each program has its own separate play yard, low teacher-to-child ratios, dedicated prep areas for staff, and loft spaces in every classroom. Come and grow with our team!

Multiple Career Positions Available

Applications will be accepted and reviewed until all positions are filled.

We are also filling positions for the Teacher and Lead Teacher positions and would encourage applicants to apply to all positions you're interested in and qualified for. 81782, Early Education Teacher (Infant/Toddler/Twos) and 81793, Early Education Lead Teacher (Infant/Toddler/Twos)

Benefits to working at UC Santa Cruz include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Care Insurance Plans
• UC Retirement Plans
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Holidays plus accrued vacation and sick leave

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The IRD for this job is: 10/27/2025

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Colleges, Housing and Educational Services (CHES) is a multi-funded organization within the Division of Student Affairs and Success, (DSAS) at the University of California (UC) Santa Cruz. CHES provides leadership in the areas of college student life and residential services, housing services, facilities, capital planning, dining services, conference services, early education services and business and financial analysis for these areas. Through these units, educational and developmental programs and services are offered to all members of the campus community including students, faculty, staff, children and external constituents.

CHES provides on-campus housing and dining services to nearly 9,500 undergraduate and graduate students in ten residential colleges and six multi-college affiliated residential communities which support single students and students with families. CHES offers Early Education programs for University affiliated parents.

The Early Education Center(EEC) unit of CHES provides early care, early education and after-school care for UC student families whose children are between ages 3months in our infant program through 2nd grade in our after-school program . EEC administers California Department of Education and California Department of Social Services Title 5 contract that provides subsidies for families to reduce childcare tuition and higher quality care for all children.

More information can be found at: https://childcare.ucsc.edu/

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Teacher is an entry level position in the Child Development Center series. The Assistant Teacher works under the supervision of the Site Supervisor and Director of Early Education Center. The Assistant Teacher is responsible for the general supervision and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum for infants, preschoolers, and school age children; ages 3 months and 12 years. In addition, incumbent may give direction to the Student Teacher's Aides.

The Assistant Teacher assumes responsibility for the general supervision and safety of all children. In conjunction with the teachers, establishes effective communication with families, attends regularly scheduled staff meetings, actively participates as a team member, and participates in professional growth activities.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary: $24.70/hourly
Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information:

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week: Mon-Fri
• Shift Includes: Day

Employee Classification: Career appointment

Job End Date: None

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation: Clerical Employees (CX)

Job Code Classification: CHILD DEV CTR AST (004108)

Travel: Never or Rarely

JOB DUTIES

75% - Child Development and Education

• Provide for the care and developmental activities of children. Implement developmentally appropriate children's curriculum, including provision for effective cognitive, social, emotional and motor development. Develop relationships with individual children.
• In conjunction with teachers, establish and maintain appropriate child behavior to achieve a safe, functional learning atmosphere in the center. Through daily interactions,
  promote the development of children's self-control, self-esteem and positive relationships with others.
• Assume responsibility for the general supervision and safety of all children in attendance, including compliance with Department of Social Services licensing requirements and Title 5 regulations. In conjunction with the teachers, implement and maintain a developmentally appropriate environment conducive to children's safe and independent exploration.
• Assist the Teachers in maintaining a clean and safe environment in the classroom and play yard.
• Helps organize and safely supervise children's fieldtrips on and off campus.
• Assists the Teachers with the planning, care, and implementing developmentally appropriate
  curriculum consistent with California Department of Education and Department of Social Services, and National Association for the Education of Young Children accreditation requirements for curriculum and teaching environments. Supports developmentally appropriate lesson plans in conjunction with findings obtained from children's Desired Results
• Assessments (DRDP's).
• Makes regular observations of individual children to assess challenges, strengths and goals.
• Documents information for developmental assessment supports appropriate curriculum for children and maintains ongoing communication with families.
• Participate in the completion of Desired Results Assessments, twice a year within a specified time, for a designated group of children. Contribute to anecdotal notes for correctly filling out forms and writing reports concerning children's developmental milestones, behavior and health.
• Participate in overall program evaluation, planning of program's goals and effectiveness.
  

15% - Collaborative Relationships with Families

• Establish and maintain regular respectful verbal and written communication with parents to inform families of their child's day and center activities. Work in collaboration with families to facilitate children's transitions between home and center.
• Assist in maintaining a culturally sensitive, respectful atmosphere for families. Encourage family involvement in program. Attend quarterly family meetings.
  

10% - Teamwork and Professional Growth

• Attend regularly scheduled, evening staff meetings and program-wide staff meetings. Actively
  participate and contribute as a team member with all other staff.
• Establish and maintain effective communication through cooperative problem-solving and active listening skills with other staff.
• Participation at staff development and in-service trainings, workshops, conferences, and other professional growth activities (some evening or weekend hours) to improve skills, update knowledge of current professional practices and ongoing accumulation of training hours and/or units to renew and improve California Child Development Permit following the Child
• Development Permit Matrix.
• Assist Teachers in planning and conducting quarterly parent meetings and social events.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of children's developmental needs in social, emotional, cognitive and physical areas.
• Ability to implement a developmentally appropriate program for children, e.g., curriculum, assessment, and environment.\
• Ability to keep children physically safe
• Ability to interact effectively with groups of children and adults from a broad range of backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Word processing skills
• Eligibility for a Child Development Permit at the Assistant Teacher level within 12 months of employment with 12 postsecondary semester units or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed at an accredited or approved college or university. These units must include the core courses and Infant & Toddler Development as defined by Title 22 licensing requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Work experience in a licensed infant/toddler/preschool setting, with children 3 months - 5 years of age.
• A minimum of (3) semester units or equivalent quarter units related to the care of infants and meeting Title 22 licensing requirements.
  

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Selected candidate must pass the employment misconduct disclosure process.
• Must provide proof of a current negative TB test and completed Health Screening Report within 7 days of hire.
• Ability to obtain a current Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certificate.
• The ability to move materials weighing up to 25 lbs. with or without accommodation.
• Will be required to comply with current Early Education Center employee health safety requirements for child care providers as defined by state regulatory agencies; Current health safety requirements to be discussed during interview.
• All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.
• Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.
• The University of California has implemented a Vaccination Policy covering all employees. Employees, including new hires, are required to comply with any applicable policies relating to the University of California vaccine program.
• Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here.

MISCONDUCT DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional 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; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, 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

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY

EEO/AA

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 categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.