"CDCA"

Early Care and Education (ECE) operates an award-winning, accredited, nationally recognized program that is highly effective in supporting the recruitment and retention of faculty, students and staff who are key to the mission of the University. Our name portrays the scope of our services to campus families, giving emphasis to the importance of early education experiences in light of knowledge gained from current brain development research.

Salary & Compensation
UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications
- 1-3 years In the field of early childhood education (Preferred)
- Ability to speak English to be understood by young children, staff and parents and as required for food preparation (Required)
- Ability to read English text of children's stories (Required)
- Ability to use kitchen utensils and appliances safely and appropriately for preparation of meals (Preferred)
- Ability to understand and follow instructions regarding set-up and supervision of activities and preparation of food (Required)
- Ability to relate to children ages two months to six years old as required for supervision of indoor and outdoor activities, toileting, meals, snacks and nap time (Required)
- Ability to act quickly and appropriately in hazardous situations to prevent accidents and to provide first aid in emergency situations (Required)
- Ability to direct classroom staff in overall program in the absence of Lead and Assistant Lead teachers (Required)
- Ability to work cooperatively with other staff in total child care program (Required)
- Skill in resolving conflict with children and adults (Required)
- Physical ability to lift and carry children up to 40 pounds when necessary (frequent lifting) (Required)
- Certified in pediatric CPR and first aid (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
- Associate's Degree Child Development (Preferred)
- 12 ECE units (Required)
- Knowledge of child development theory and best practices in early childhood group care and education (Required)
- CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing - Associate Teacher-level teaching (or higher) permit (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment
- Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
- Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
- Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
- Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination.
- TB Test: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory TB test.
- Tdap Pertussis Vaccine: The position is subject to providing evidence of inoculation within 10 years.
- CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".
- Prior to employment, completion of the Mandated Reporter Training: https://mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers and Pesticide Training https://online2.cce.csus.edu/dpr/login/index.php (Required)

Schedule
Hours of Operations: 7:30am-5:30pm, 8 hour shift, variable

Union/Policy Covered
CX-Clerical & Allied Services

Complete Position Description
https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&jobcode=MI-DPT312000-JC004108-PD168261

About University of California Los Angeles
Why work at UCLA? Benefits: UCLA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an average of three weeks' vacation per year; an average of 12 days per year sick leave; 13 paid holidays per year; health, dental and optical benefits; life insurance; disability insurance; the University of California Retirement Plan with 5 year vesting and various voluntary UC Savings Plans. There are also special programs and privileges available, such as accessibility to cultural and recreational programs, athletic events, and the University Credit Union. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.