Early Education Lead Teacher; Infant​/Toddler​/Twos

Overview

Early Education Lead Teacher (Infant/Toddler/Twos) – UC Santa Cruz On-Campus Early Education Center opening soon. Applications will be accepted and reviewed until all positions are filled. Multiple career positions available.

We are filling positions for the Assistant Teacher Lead and Teacher as well. Applications for related roles (Infant/Toddler/Twos) are encouraged for qualified applicants.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Care Insurance Plans
• UC Retirement Plans
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Holidays plus accrued vacation and sick leave

Supplemental questions: provide short text responses. When applying, submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment in Step 2 (Attach Resume) and attach answers to the questions as a single attachment in Step 2 (Attach Cover Letter). Keep responses brief with no more than 6 pages total.

Supplemental Screening Questions:

• Question 1:
  This position requires a California Child Development Permit. Provide a copy if available; if not, explain how you plan to acquire one.
• Question 2:
  Attach transcripts of all college education; unofficial copies are acceptable.

How to Apply:

attach resume and cover letter for full consideration. For guidance or if you have application difficulties, review Applicant Resources on the UCSC website.

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UC Santa Cruz jobs are posted until filled. Materials submitted by 11:59 pm on the Initial Review Date (IRD) will be routed to the hiring team for consideration. Applicants not meeting the IRD are still encouraged to apply; materials will be forwarded if requested. Applications cannot be accepted outside the jobs portal. Applications cannot be edited on an applicant's behalf.

The IRD for this job is:
10/27/2025

UC Santa Cruz is a public university known for blending the experience of a small liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. The campus is recognized for innovation, bold spirit, and beauty.

Under the supervision of the Site Supervisor, the Lead Teacher organizes and coordinates care and development activities for infants, preschoolers, and school-aged children. The Lead Teacher provides direction to Early Education Teachers and Assistant Teachers and supervises student teaching assistants. This is the senior level of the Child Development Center Teacher titles.

Budgeted Salary: $31.97/hour

Benefits Level Eligibility:
Full benefits

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week:
  Mon-Fri
• Shift: Day

Employee Classification:
Career appointment

Job End Date:
None

Work Location:

UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation:
Clerical Employees (CX)

Job Code Classification: CHILD DEV CTR TEACHER 2 (004105)

Travel:
Never or Rarely

• Assumes responsibility for the general supervision and safety of all children in attendance, including compliance with Department of Social Services licensing requirements and Titles 5 and 22 regulations.
• Completes the California Department of Education DRDP assessment twice a year and maintains a developmental portfolio for a designated group of children. Observes children to assess strengths and goals.
• Documents and analyzes information from developmental assessments to plan curriculum and maintains ongoing professional communication with families. Ensures curriculum and environments meet CDE, CDSS, and NAEYC accreditation standards.
• With oversight, design and maintain a developmentally appropriate environment for safe, independent exploration.
• Establishes and maintains a safe, clean, functional, and organized classroom and outdoor yard.
• Promotes development of self-control, self-esteem, self-help skills, and positive relationships through daily interactions.
• Participates in program evaluation and planning of goals and effectiveness.
• Oversees policies and procedures related to child care in the classroom; provides direction to Teachers and Teaching Assistants with the Site Supervisor.
• Provides input to the Site…