University of California, Irvine·Irvine, California
The teacher is responsible for the supervision and care of infants or toddlers while using developmentally appropriate curriculum and learning practices. They must also promote health, nutrition, and safety while maintaining responsive relationships with children and their families.
Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S.
News & World Report.
The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot.
Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs.
It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.
The UCI campus is an exciting and dynamic place where you will engage in experiences that will be inspirational, life changing, and may also challenge your current thinking.
Your Role on the Team
As part of a teaching team, responsible for the supervision and care of 6 infants or 8 toddlers.
Using available resources to ensure a quality program for infants and toddlers.
Using developmentally appropriate curriculum and learning practices and articulating those to parents and aides.
Promoting good health, good nutrition and safety.
Providing a respectful, responsive and reciprocal relationship with each child and their family.
Working closely with other primary caregivers to ensure continuity of care. Continuing to grow professionally.
What It Takes to be Successful
Total Rewards In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits. The expected pay range for this recruitment is $25.68 - $30.46.
6 units of Infant Toddler coursework Current California Child Development Program Teacher Permit. Current First Aid/CPR certifications
Preferred: More than 6 units in Infant Toddler coursework
Documentation of absence of active tuberculosis.
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.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.
Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship: Must be able to provide proof of work authorization
Candidates must possess 6 units of infant/toddler coursework, a current California Child Development Program Teacher Permit, and valid First Aid/CPR certifications. Additional requirements include passing a background check and providing documentation of a tuberculosis test.
Market context
In California, infant toddler teaching roles are often competitive because employers look for both early childhood coursework and active state credentials. For this UCI Child Care Services position, candidates need at least 6 units of Infant Toddler coursework, a current California Child Development Program Teacher Permit, and current First Aid/CPR certification; background check and documentation requirements also apply. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit, then make sure your permit, CPR/First Aid, and coursework records are ready before applying.