Classroom Assistant, Early Childhood Services

UC Riverside's Center for Early Childhood Education is recruiting for full-time Classroom Assistants. The full salary range for the Classroom Assistant is $25.10 - $29.99 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. To be considered, please upload a copy of your Associate Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Under the general supervision of the Early Childhood Services (ECS) Executive Director, Site Supervisor, and the close supervision of the classroom Lead Teacher, the Classroom Assistant will provide assistance to ensure the smooth function of daily routines, implementation of the early care and education programs, and ensure compliance with mandated adult:child ratios. Works as part of the Early Childhood Services teaching team. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.\n \nSupervision: Provide supervision of all assigned children both indoors and outdoors, as directed by Lead Teacher.Health and Safety: Maintain a safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment for children and participating adults in accordance with Title 22 Health and Safety Code, which will include cleaning and disinfecting of all materials and areas in the classroom and restrooms as needs arise during the day as part of the classroom team. Provide set up and clean up of lunches and snacks, provide assistance in clean up of indoor and outdoor activities by putting toys and materials in appropriate storage places, sweeping and other duties as assigned.Daily Routine: Prepare and observe learning activities as directed by assigned teaching staff, communicating information about children and activities to teaching staff for inclusion in documentation, and assist in opening and closing routines at the beginning and end of each day. Provide assistance to children in their daily routines which will include toileting, hand washing, rest time and meal time.Professional Development: Attend and participate in monthly staff meetings, bi-weekly team meetings, and professional development.\n \nKnowledge of appropriate health and safety standards for toileting, food handling and hand washing.Knowledge of National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Developmentally Appropriate Practices.Knowledge of current philosophies and research in early care and education, Pre-K Guidelines, and Early Literacy.Skill to communicate effectively with children, staff and parents.Skill to maintain confidentiality at all times.Skills to take direction in meeting children's needs, classroom needs and parent needs.Physical ability to lift and carry children up to 30 pounds, frequently and as necessary.Ability to perform CPR/First Aid on children who have been injured and may be unable to stand up and/or walk.\n \nSkill to communicate effectively with children, staff and parents. Skills to take direction in meeting children's needs, classroom needs and parent needs. Knowledge of National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Developmentally Appropriate Practices. Skill to maintain confidentiality at all times. Knowledge of appropriate health and safety standards for toileting, food handling and hand washing. Physical ability to lift and carry children up to 30 pounds, frequently and as necessary. Knowledge of current philosophies and research in early care and education, Pre-K Guidelines, and Early Literacy.Ability to perform CPR/First Aid on children who have been injured and may be unable to stand up and/or walk.