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University of California - Santa Barbara

Children's Center Lead Teacher

University of California - Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, us, 93190

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Payroll Title:

CHILD DEV CTR TEACHER 2 LD

Job Code:

7562

Open Date:

1/3/25

Application Review Begins:

1/21/25

Location:

Student Resource Building - 1301 (UCSB Campus)

Department:

CHLD (CHILD CARE CENTER)

Schedule:

M-F, 7:30-4:30 or 8-5 or 8:30-5:30

Full-time:

100%

Unions:

CX - Clerical/Admin

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Salary Range:

$27.42 - $38.71/hr (budgeted $28.69/hr)

Benefits Eligibility:

Full

Benefits Working at UC means being part of a vibrant institution that offers excellent retirement and health benefits. Learn more at UC Benefits.

Job Summary The Lead Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum, maintaining a safe environment, modeling best practice to staff, and providing child development information to parents. Also ensures compliance with state and local regulations and collaborates with staff.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma

Minimum required ECE units for Master Teacher permit, working toward Site Supervisor permit through California Commission on Teaching Credentialing

Minimum of two years teaching experience in Early Childhood Education field

Preferred Qualifications

AA in Child Development or related field

BA in Child Development or related field

Three years teaching experience in Early Childhood Education field

Special Conditions of Employment

Satisfactory criminal history background check

Mandated Child Abuse Reporter

Campus Security Authority

Acceptable health screening: TB negative within 1 year, required immunizations

Valid Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification prior to start date

Completion of CA Mandated Reporting Title 22

UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement Final candidate required to disclose any misconduct or pending investigations as defined by UC policies.

Job Functions and Percentages of Time

55% Classroom Programming

25% Management

10% Child Assessment

5% Program and Professional Development

5% Other

55% Classroom Programming

Develop weekly plans and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum.

Inf classrooms employ primary caregiver model for caregiving routines.

Provide responsive care adapting routines to individual child and group.

Meet weekly with teacher to coordinate curriculum and evaluate needs.

Demonstrate cultural competency and respect for child background.

Exchange information and serve on multidisciplinary intervention team.

Successfully complete transition orientation of classroom with parents.

Maintain open communication with families; interact daily; give verbal reports and written notes.

Ensure family relationships and clear communication.

Hold two scheduled family conferences per year; available for additional conferences.

Maintain classroom family information board and post weekly messages on Parent Square.

Report family changes and absences to administration timely.

25% Management

Know and follow State licensing guidelines at all times.

Maintain accurate child, family, and agency records; daily meal and attendance records per Title 22 and Title 5.

Maintain up-to-date emergency forms, curriculum plans, child development profile, and record as needed.

Complete and report any symptoms of child abuse to supervisor or hotline.

Completes daily health checks; administer medications as needed, keep medications per Title 5.

Provide professional guidance and support to teachers and teaching assistants daily.

Update teachers and assistants on classroom and program matters.

Provide functional on-the-job training and guidance of all classroom personnel.

Report all staffing and classroom concerns to supervisor timely.

Complete DRDP, ITERS/ECERS, and summary of findings action plan with teacher, prepare reports per Title 5.

In collaboration with program coordinator, complete annual performance evaluations of teachers and three month evaluations of probationary teachers.

Contribute to overall success of ECCES by performing all other duties as assigned.

10% Child Assessment

Perform ongoing developmental evaluations of children; develop activity plans and follow curriculum implementation addressing individual needs.

Prepare developmental progress reports and assessments as needed: anecdotal reports, parent reports, individualized action plans.

On an ongoing basis, plan, evaluate, and improve physical (indoor and outdoor) environment in classroom.

5% Program and Professional Development

Participate in ongoing in-service, professional and educational development opportunities.

Participate in ongoing development and evaluation of center's goals and objectives.

Submit documentation to program coordinators on time.

Continue ongoing professional development; complete required hours and maintain valid child development permit.

Maintain valid Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification at all times.

5% Other

Perform other duties as assigned.

UC Vaccination Programs Policy As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, including up-to-date proof of required vaccines or appropriate exception requests. For more information consult the UC Vaccination website.

Equal Employment Opportunity UC Santa Barbara 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, or protected veteran status.

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