Early Education Teacher; Infant​/Toddler​/Twos

Overview

Job : 81782

Location: Santa Cruz

Full/Part Time: Full Time

New UCSC On-Campus Early Education Center Opening Soon! Our newly constructed facility built on campus with classrooms for infants through school-age. Each program has its own play yard, low teacher-to-child ratios, dedicated prep areas for staff, and loft spaces in every classroom. Multiple Career Positions Available. Applications will be accepted and reviewed until all positions are filled. We are also filling positions for the Assistant Teacher and Lead Teacher positions (81781 Early Education Assistant Teacher and 81793 Early Education Lead Teacher) and encourage applicants to apply to all positions you are interested in and qualified for.

Benefits to working at UC Santa Cruz include:

• 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

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Supplemental Screening Question #1: This position will require a California Child Development Permit. Provide a copy if you have one; otherwise explain how you plan to acquire one.

Supplemental Screening Question #2: Attach transcripts of all college education you have completed. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

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IRD: 10/27/2025

UC Santa Cruz is a public university combining the experience of a small liberal arts college with the rigor of a major research university.

Colleges, Housing, and Educational Services (CHES) provides leadership in college student life, housing, dining, facilities, and early education services. CHES serves campus and affiliated families and external constituents.

The Early Education Center (EEC) unit provides care for UC-affiliated families from 3 months to 2nd grade. EEC administers CDDE and Title 5 contracts to support families.

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Under the supervision of the Site Supervisor, the Early Education Teacher (Infant/Toddler/Twos) is responsible for general supervision and planning of developmentally appropriate program curriculum for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children; ages 3 months to 8 years. May mentor Student Assistant Teachers. Requires basic word-processing and computer skills for assessments, notices, and curriculum materials. Must have a valid Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or higher, a current negative TB test, and pass a pre-employment background check.

Budgeted Salary: $28.90/hour

Full benefits eligible.

Schedule:

Full-time, 100% FTE, Mon-Fri, Day shift.

Location:

UC Santa Cruz Main Campus. Job Code: CHILD DEV CTR TEACHER 1 (004107). Travel:
Never or Rarely.

70% - Child Development and Education

• Supervise and ensure safety of all children; comply with licensing and regulations; maintain a clean environment inside and in the yard.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with licensing, Title 5, and NAEYC accreditation; document assessments and maintain a safe, organized center; supervise field trips; promote children’s self-control, self-esteem, self-help, and positive relationships.

15% - Collaborative Relationships with Families

• Maintain regular communication with families; assist with transitions; encourage family involvement; attend quarterly family meetings.

15% - Teamwork and Professional Growth

• Attend staff meetings; contribute as a team; participate in professional development to renew the California Child Development Permit.
• Assist in hiring, supervising and evaluating student teaching assistants; may conduct training seminars.

Assist Lead Teacher in planning and conducting quarterly parent meetings and events.

• Infant/Toddler/Two's: knowledge of developmental needs in social, emotional, cognitive, physical areas.
• Preschool: knowledge of developmental needs in social, emotional, cognitive, physical areas.
• School-Age: knowledge of developmental needs in social,…