Teacher

Position 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 more than 4,700 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.

Under the general supervision of the Director of the Infant Development Program (IDP) within the Department of Psychology, and alternating between the Blue and Gold classrooms, this multi-classroom child development teacher participates in the planning and implementation of curriculum, developmental activities and on site care of individual infants and toddlers. Write and implement lesson and activity plans.

Participate in the overall evaluation of the program. Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures relating to the high-quality care of infants and toddlers. Ensure compliance with state licensing and national accreditation standards. Participate in support of the overall mission and goals of the IDP unit.

Salary & Compensation

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Qualifications

Experience working in an NAEYC-accredited program. (Preferred) Skill in speaking clearly and distinctly using correct English grammar and vocabulary to obtain and convey information accurately and precisely by phone and in person. (Required) Possess a high level of discretion in order to work with confidential information and interact with children, families, students, and members of the community. (Required) Ability to perform in an open office environment with frequent interruptions and distractions. (Required) Skill in interacting with persons of various social, cultural, economical, and educational backgrounds. (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 work some evenings and weekends. (Required) Experience working with infants and toddlers in a child care center. (Required) Experience working in a campus-based child care center. (Preferred) Demonstrated understanding of National Association for the Education of Young Children accreditation standards and California child care licensing regulations. (Preferred)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

Bachelor's Degree in related field. (Preferred) Must have completed 12 ECE units in specified child development courses, as dictated by state licensing. (Required) Possess a Child Development Teacher Permit as required by the Department of Social Service upon hire date. (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

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. Hepatitis Test: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination (including Hepatitis A testing/immunization). 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.

COVID and Flu Vaccinations: The position is subject to providing evidence of inoculation. CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".5% Ability to travel twice per year.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Union/Policy Covered

CX-Clerical & Allied Services

Complete Position Description

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