"Child Development Center Teacher 2"

Department Summary

The UCLA Department of Psychology is an exceptional department known for its excellence in research, teaching, and service. With a distinguished faculty comprising more than 60 ladder rank members, it is one of the nation's top psychology departments. Its undergraduate program is the largest within the Division of Life Sciences and the UCLA College, with 5000 undergraduate students enrolled across three majors: Psychology, Psychobiology, and Cognitive Science. The department also offers a comprehensive Ph.D. program with eight areas of study to approximately 200 enrolled graduate students.

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Director of the Infant Development Program, plan and implement the environment, curriculum, developmental activities, and care of infants and toddlers. Write and implement lesson and activity plans. Provide care for infants and toddlers. Participate in the overall evaluation of the program. Contribute to the writing of periodic newsletters or other informational materials for parents, staff, and other members of the community. Conduct and document parent conferences and parent education meetings. Provide in-service training to staff and give direction and evaluation to student interns. Make recommendations on the purchase of classroom equipment and materials. Assist in a liaison capacity with academic personnel conducting research and teaching projects at the facility. Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures relating to the high-quality care of infants and toddlers. Oversee compliance with state licensing and national accreditation standards. May serve in the director's absence on an occasional basis. Participate in fund raising activities and other special events.

Salary & Compensation

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Qualifications

• Ability to perform in an open office environment with frequent interruptions and distractions. (Required)
• Experience working with infants and toddlers in a child care center. (Required)
• Skill in interacting with persons of various social, cultural, economical, and educational backgrounds. (Required)
• Skill in reading and writing documents written in standard English. (Required)
• Skill in working as part of a team and collaborating with colleagues. (Required)
• Ability to assess a spectrum of job needs and personal demands and establish appropriate priorities. (Required)
• Demonstrated knowledge of child development theory. (Required)
• Demonstrated understanding of best practices and developmentally appropriate activities in infant/toddler child care. (Required)
• Ability to travel, at least twice per year. Ability to work some evenings and weekends. (Required)
• Experience working in a campus-based child care center. (Preferred)
• Demonstrated understanding of California child care licensing regulations. Demonstrated understanding of National Association for the Education of Young Children accreditation standards. (Preferred)
• Experience working in an NAEYC-accredited program. (Preferred)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Satisfy the requirement for a "Fully Qualified Teacher" within the applicable infant and/or preschool child category as defined by the Department of Social Service in Title 22 or satisfy the requirement for a "Teacher" as defined by the State Department of Education in Title 5. Possess a Child Development Teacher Permit as required by Department of Social Service within 3 months of the hire date. (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.
• 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".

Schedule

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Union/Policy Covered

CX-Clerical & Allied Services

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