Child Development Center Teacher 2 ( 3-Positions) (On-Site)

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Job ID

80767

Location

Merced

Full / Part Time

Full Time

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Hiring Range

The University of California, Merced is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The hourly range the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is Step 1 : $26.12 / hr.

Job Closing Date

Remote / Hybrid eligibility : This position is fully on-site.

Initial applicant review will begin on or around September 8th, 2025. This posting will remain open positions are filled.

These (3) full-time positions are represented by Clerical & Allied Services- CX Teamsters Local 2010.

UC Merced offers generous benefits effective day one of employment.

Upon offer phase, all credentials, proof of degree, transcripts, and permits will be required. Please feel free to add core curriculum courses or transcripts to resume to facilitate review.

About the Job

The Teacher 2 is a senior level teacher who is fully responsible for planning and implementing quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum and programing for young children, working cooperatively with other ECEC staff to coordinate and put into action an individualized program for the children in their assigned classroom and in ECEC activities. The incumbent participates in preparing and putting into practice age-appropriate language arts, social studies, cognitive arts, science, art, music, social and emotional development, nutrition, multi-cultural awareness, and physical development experiences for the children in their group. Sustain with the classroom team all required documentation and paperwork for the children assigned and classroom group, as per mandates and ECEC procedures.

Maintain program quality, adhering to Title 22 State Licensing regulations, National Accreditation Commission of Early Care and Education (NAC), and other best practices program standards and requirements that the ECEC adopts. Responsible for assuring compliance with codes of all State and local governing contracting agencies.

Promotes partnerships with parents and encourages parent participation in the classroom, the ECEC, and during parent / teacher conferencing and activities. Promotes a constructive working relationship with the ECEC staff, children, and families through conflict resolution, effective communication, and participation in problem-solving activities.

KEY RESPONISIBILITIES

CLASSROOM AND DIRECT SERVICES

• Fully responsible for planning, initiating, and implementing quality classroom curriculum and programming for children.
• Using UC Merced ECEC philosophy and pedagogy as a foundation and working with the classroom team, plan and implement developmentally age-appropriate activities for the individuals and group of children in an assigned classroom. These activities and experiences will be provided both indoors and outdoors. The environments (indoors and outdoors) will be planned to provide appropriate, rich, engaging, explorative, diverse, child-initiated, and teacher initiated learning experiences. Opportunities in the following areas, but not limited to these areas, will be made available : cognitive skills, language and literacy, art, social studies, science, physical development, social / emotional development, diversity, problem-solving, health, nutrition, safety and music.
• Activities and experiences will be developed from the children's interests, based on their individual and group skills and needs.
• Participates in classroom meetings to develop written lesson planning with activities to support individual goals and needs of the children through interactive processes.
• Plans and implements written lesson planning, activities, and scheduling, taking into consideration any needed changes due to the needs of the children in the classroom or unforeseen events / activities.
• Interacts with the children in a responsive, nurturing manner. These interactions are verbal and non-verbal.
• Participates in activities such as all child-related routines and transitions, conflict resolution, behavior management, case management, documentation, observation, anecdotal notes, portfolio, assessments, and children's file maintenance, and other daily classroom necessities in relation to the care and education of young children.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment for the children as required by Title 22, UC Merced, and best practices. This may include, and not exclusive to the following activities : cleaning surfaces (mopping, disinfecting, sanitizing), laundry, picking up materials, sweeping the playground, handling biohazard-infected materials, administering first aid / CPR, caring for ill children, medication administration, etc.
• Regularly review and update medication and emergency storage and paper work. Check for expired items and to notify Assistant Director / Director as needed to maintain.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely child, family, and agency records and forms. Update as required and / or needed.
• Works with children for 8 hours of classroom time or as scheduled.
• Responsible for DRDP Summary for the classroom. Using assessment data, develop a whole classroom summary to use for environment and activity planning for classroom and outdoors.
• Identify and work with Children with suspected needs, IFSPs, and / or IEPs. When identified in the classroom, have child added to primary group and build relationships with the parents / families to help get the needed supports for the child. Work closely with the Assistant Director as soon as child is identified of needing support / diagnosis. Director will support as needed.
• Provide class field trips onto the campus and Merced community accessible by CatTracks and public transportation.
• NAC Classroom Observation reflection and implementation 2x / year. Co-develop a corrective action plan with co teacher. Responsible to submit documentation of the written plan to the Assistant Director and takes the lead on the implementation of the finalized action plan and resulting recommendations.
• Participates in the overall evaluation of the program.

WORK COOPERATIVELY WITH ECEC CENTER STAFF AND UC MERCED CAMPUS

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Qualifications

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

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CRITICAL KNOWNLEGE and SKILLS

Background Check

Background check required.

Policy Statement

How to Apply :

An online application is required for each position to apply.The University of California, Merced is aware that some web-based application processes may be cumbersome for differently abled applicants. Where appropriate, alternative accommodations will be provided. For applicants with disabilities who need additional assistance using TAM, or reasonable accommodations during the interview or search process, please contact ucmjobs@ucmerced.edu.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity :

The University of California 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, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

Smoke and Tobacco Free Policy :

The University of California, Merced is a smoke and tobacco free workplace. Information and the Smoke and Tobacco Free policy is available at http : / / smokefree.ucmerced.edu .

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All employers who receive Federal contracts and grants are required to comply with E-Verify, an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). E-Verify electronically verifies employment eligibility by comparing information provided on the I-9 form to records in the DHS and SSA databases. Certain positions funded by federal contracts / subcontracts requires UC Merced to notify job applicants that an E-Verify check will be conducted and the successful candidate must pass the E-Verify check.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule :

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University of California visit : http : / / ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu / compensation-and-benefits /