Substitute Teacher (4111C), Early Childhood Education Program #87372

About Berkeley

The University of California, Berkeley is dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Known for its academic and research excellence, Berkeley is committed to equity and social justice. We seek candidates whose values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, Principles of Community, and Strategic Plan.

UC Berkeley supports professional development for all full-time staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities.

Departmental Overview

Residential and Student Services Programs, part of the Division of Student Affairs, provides comprehensive residential student life, dining services, safe and clean residence halls, and a well-planned orientation for students, staff, and faculty. The Early Childhood Education Program (ECEP) offers child care for University children aged 3 months to 5 years old.

Position Summary

Under general supervision, the Substitute Teacher supports play-based curriculum and meets individual child needs. They perform daily health and safety checks, prepare materials, and collaborate with the classroom team.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary care giving and maintains daily intake and comments with parents.
• Performs and records focused child observations and completes California Department of Education (CDE) and California Department of Social Services (DSS) required DRDP assessments.
• Participates in preparing materials and classroom opportunities that meet individual needs.
• Supports National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) "best practices" and Program for Infant and Toddler Care (PITC) philosophy in infant/toddler rooms.
• Maintains a positive, safe, and nurturing environment for young children and families.
• Develops trusting relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Conducts daily health and safety checks on children, performs classroom equipment and playground safety inspections, and maintains a well-organized classroom.
• Models project-based developmental teaching and PITC teaching styles, as appropriate for the age group assigned.
• May coach, student assistants, and volunteers.
• Maintains child family confidentiality of information and records.
• Monitors the sign-in sheets, attendance, and meal counts.
• Supports the classroom team by sharing relevant information with co-workers.
• Uses respectful language and positive guidance when addressing children’s behavior.
• Participates in classroom management to maintain a positive learning atmosphere.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work with diverse clientele using patience, tact, sensitivity, and diplomacy.
• Minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education units required.
• Three or more ECE Infant or Toddler units required or must obtain them within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge of developmental needs and appropriate learning experiences for children 3 months to 5 years.
• Familiarity with child development theory and practice.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand and walk up to 4 hours per day, and work at child's level.
• Pediatric First Aid and CPR (or must obtain within 3 months of hire).
• Must have received fingerprint clearance through the Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education / Training

• Obtained a minimum of 12 ECE units-transcripts will be required to confirm units obtained.
• Must have 3 or more infant / toddler development units or be able to obtain them within 6 months of hire.
• 24 ECE Units are preferred - transcripts will be required to confirm units obtained.

Licenses / Certifications

• Maintains current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification, TB and health screening clearance.
• Completion of blood borne pathogen training upon hire and on an annual basis.
• Must complete on-line State of CA Mandated Reporter training - upon hire.

Salary & Benefits

The budgeted hourly range for this position is $28.13 (Step 1).

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

This recruitment has 12 openings.

This is not a visa opportunity. This position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Clerical & Allied Services Unit (CX) between the University of California and Teamsters Local 2010. The current bargaining agreement manual can be found at: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/cx/index.html.

Conviction History Background

This position requires fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Mandated Reporter

This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.

Misconduct

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.