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

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Departmental Overview

Residential and Student Services Programs, as a part of the Division of Student Affairs, provides students with a comprehensive residential student life experience, state of the art dining services, safe and clean residence halls, an effective transition into the University through a well-planned orientation and a developmentally based early childhood education program. The Early Childhood Education Program (ECEP) provides developmental play-based child care for the children of students, staff, and faculty via licensed child care centers on or near the UC Berkeley campus, serving 250 University children between the ages of 3 months and 5 years old.

Position Summary

Under general supervision, the Substitute Teacher is responsible for supporting play-based curriculum to meet the individual needs of children. Teachers develop and lead small and large group activities for the age and developmental level of children assigned. Substitute Teachers are responsible for supporting child screening, assessment, parent interaction and adherence to local, state and federal standards as well as all licensing regulations pertaining to children in group care settings in the absence of the classroom co-teachers, teacher assistants or student staff. Excellent communication and a commitment to teamwork is core to the success of this position

Responsibilities

Teaching Responsibilities

• Provides primary care giving and maintains daily intake, comments and close communication with parents.
• Performs and records focused child observations while subbing in the classroom and support the completion of California Department of Education (CDE) and California Department of Social Services (DSS) required DRDP assessments for all children.
• Participates in helping to prepare materials and classroom opportunities that meet the individual needs of children.
• Participates in and provides activities that stimulate children's curiosity and abilities aligned with curriculum set by co-teachers in the classroom. This may be assigned at the discretion of the supervisor.
• Supports National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) "best practices."
• Supports the practices of Program for Infant and Toddler Care (PITC) philosophy in infant/toddler rooms.
• Collaborates with classroom team members to develop programs and summary of findings of Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP), and related ITERS/ECERS ratings which evaluates the classroom environment. Includes all children regardless of developmental level and or presenting temperament. This may be assigned at the discretion of the supervisor.

Classroom Responsibilities

• Maintains a positive, safe and nurturing environment for young children and families.
• Develops trusting relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Performs daily health and safety checks on children using the ECEP daily screener.
• Conducts classroom equipment and playground safety inspections routinely.
• Maintains a well organized classroom by continually restoring and enhancing the environment so it's suitable for young children.
• Establishes and maintains e-portfolio, and assessment of each child in primary care group. This may be assigned at the discretion of the supervisor.
• 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. This may be assigned at the discretion of the supervisor.
• Supports the classroom team by taking needed time to share relevant information with co-workers.
• Uses respectful language and positive guidance when addressing children's behavior in the classroom.
• Participates in classroom management to maintain a positive learning atmosphere. Includes all children regardless of developmental level and or presenting temperament.

Professional Responsibilities

• Represents ECEP by being responsive, caring and informative in communication with parents, other teachers and the campus community at large.
• Develops trustworthy relationships with peers, supervisors and managers.
• Attends all required meetings, ECEP or RSSP events, trainings and activities related to the classroom and program as scheduled and assigned by the supervisor.
• Resolves conflicts quickly and involves supervisor and or other management members when appropriate.
• Adheres to policies in the ECEP Teacher Resource Guide/ECEP Staff Handbook including, but not limited to health and safety policies, program philosophy guidelines, use of prep time, and any other policies and procedures therein.
• Models intentional learning and emerging literacy in all aspects of teaching and caregiving.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Additional duties as assigned.

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 are required.
• Three or more ECE Infant or Toddler units required or be able to 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 to 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.
• Background clearance must be maintained while employed as a Substitute Teacher.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education / Training

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

Licenses / Certifications

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

Salary & Benefits

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. 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, analysis of internal equity, 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 budgeted hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $28.13 (Step 1).

• This is a non-exempt, bi-weekly paid position.
• This Per Diem position is ineligible for UC benefits.

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 is a designated position requiring 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.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

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 status under state or federal law.