University of California, Merced · 2 days ago
Child Development Center Teacher 2 ( 3-Positions) (On-Site)
Merced, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe University of California, Merced is seeking a Child Development Center Teacher 2 to plan and implement quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum and programming for young children. The role involves working collaboratively with ECEC staff and promoting partnerships with parents while ensuring compliance with state licensing regulations and best practices.
Education
Responsibilities
Fully responsible for planning, initiating, and implementing quality classroom curriculum and programming for children
Using UC Merced ECEC philosophy and pedagogy as a foundation and working with the classroom team, plan and implement developmentally age-appropriate activities for the individuals and group of children in an assigned classroom. These activities and experiences will be provided both indoors and outdoors. The environments (indoors and outdoors) will be planned to provide appropriate, rich, engaging, explorative, diverse, child-initiated, and teacher initiated learning experiences. Opportunities in the following areas, but not limited to these areas, will be made available: cognitive skills, language and literacy, art, social studies, science, physical development, social/emotional development, diversity, problem-solving, health, nutrition, safety and music
Activities and experiences will be developed from the children’s interests, based on their individual and group skills and needs
Participates in classroom meetings to develop written lesson planning with activities to support individual goals and needs of the children through interactive processes
Plans and implements written lesson planning, activities, and scheduling, taking into consideration any needed changes due to the needs of the children in the classroom or unforeseen events/activities
Interacts with the children in a responsive, nurturing manner. These interactions are verbal and non-verbal
Participates in activities such as all child-related routines and transitions, conflict resolution, behavior management, case management, documentation, observation, anecdotal notes, portfolio, assessments, and children’s file maintenance, and other daily classroom necessities in relation to the care and education of young children
Maintain a safe and healthy environment for the children as required by Title 22, UC Merced, and best practices. This may include, and not exclusive to the following activities: cleaning surfaces (mopping, disinfecting, sanitizing), laundry, picking up materials, sweeping the playground, handling biohazard-infected materials, administering first aid/CPR, caring for ill children, medication administration, etc
Regularly review and update medication and emergency storage and paper work. Check for expired items and to notify Assistant Director/Director as needed to maintain
Maintain complete, accurate, and timely child, family, and agency records and forms. Update as required and/or needed
Works with children for 8 hours of classroom time or as scheduled
Responsible for DRDP Summary for the classroom. Using assessment data, develop a whole classroom summary to use for environment and activity planning for classroom and outdoors
Identify and work with Children with suspected needs, IFSPs, and/or IEPs. When identified in the classroom, have child added to primary group and build relationships with the parents/families to help get the needed supports for the child. Work closely with the Assistant Director as soon as child is identified of needing support/diagnosis. Director will support as needed
Provide class field trips onto the campus and Merced community accessible by CatTracks and public transportation
NAC Classroom Observation reflection and implementation 2x/year. Co-develop a corrective action plan with co teacher. Responsible to submit documentation of the written plan to the Assistant Director and takes the lead on the implementation of the finalized action plan and resulting recommendations
Participates in the overall evaluation of the program
Attend and participate in staff meetings and required training
Attend and participate in parent meetings/activities/work days, at least once per year
Fulfill obligations for Title 22, National Accreditation Commission of Early Care and Education Programs (NAC) and any other best practices or program requirements that the ECEC adopts
Submit, with co-teacher(s) assistance, all required paperwork to the Assistant Director or Director as designated
Work with ECEC staff, parents, children, UC Merced affiliates, and Merced community members with a professional demeanor
Continue professional growth to maintain a valid California Child Development Permit
Provide functional on the job training and guidance for student workers, volunteers, interns, and research students
Leads student workers and student volunteers. Assigns work, provides direction, answer questions of students as they arise in relation to classroom operations and provide timely verbal feedback as needed. Responsible for end of semester written feedback for student aides and ongoing student volunteers
Participate, as needed, in UC Merced faculty and graduate student research efforts at ECEC
Welcome, orient, and support undergraduate students assigned to their classroom for coursework
Conducts a parent orientation and interview prior to the child’s first day in the program. Schedules parent/teacher conferences twice per program year and as needed through the request of the parent or teacher
Interacts with parents daily during drop off, welcoming them into the class and exchange of information, and during pick up, saying good bye and exchange of information
Promoting parent participation within the classroom and for other parent oriented ECEC activities
In conjunction with the ECEC, inform parents of policies and procedures, upcoming events, current issues and information in the form of announcements, reminders, article reprints, newsletters, parent meetings, workshops, emails and website portal
With co-teacher(s), maintain classroom parent information, including: documentation panels, lesson plans, special classroom events, daily schedule and web portal
With co-teacher(s), develop monthly articles for ECEC Bobcat Kittens Newsletter
In conjunction with ECEC Director, Assistant Director, parents, and others assist in the annual program evaluation and goal setting process
Qualification
Required
Associate degree or equivalent in ECE/Child Development or related field
Three years of classroom experience or an appropriate combination of education and experience in Child Development or related field
A minimum of 3 units in Infant/Toddler Development from an accredited college
Must have a valid Child Development Teacher Permit or higher from the California Commission of Teacher Credentialing
Meet all Title 22 requirements for employment
Pediatric First Aid and CPR prior to start date (or must be able to obtain within three months of hire)
Must have received fingerprint clearance through the Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division (FBI, DoJ, and CACAI). Background clearance must be maintained while employed
State of California Mandated Reporter Training (completion upon hire)
Proof of current TB clearance and health screening
Proof of measles and pertussis vaccination
Strong working knowledge of early childhood education processes, as well as related policy and regulatory compliance requirements, in an early childhood education setting
Ability to provide professional early childhood education services to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, display a professional demeanor and be able to maintain the confidentiality of information and materials
Strong interpersonal skills, service orientation, active listening, critical thinking, ability to multi-task effectively in a challenging environment, and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to perform basic computer use, including: keyboard and mouse, simple data entry, use of email software and internet search
Ability to safely manage multiple children (within established ratios) and provide engaging activities and appropriate interactions to encourage learning and social emotional development
Demonstrated time management skills to develop appropriate lesson plans on a consistent basis based on age-appropriate practices
Meet all reporting requirements for tracking student development
Adjust to unexpected team shift absences
Ability to proofread own work (DRDPs, documentation boards, email or other communication, etc.) for accuracy
Ability to work with diverse clientele professionally using patience, tact, sensitivity and diplomacy
Demonstrated ability and experience, minimum of two years of classroom experience, to teach and work independently in a center-based child development program
Knowledge of developmental needs and appropriate learning experiences for children 6 weeks to 5 years
Familiarity with child development theory and practice
Proficiency in writing and speaking in English
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in ECE/Child Development or related field
Benefits
Generous benefits effective day one of employment
Comprehensive benefits package offered by the University of California
Company
University of California, Merced
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