Teacher, Early Childhood Education

Teacher, Early Childhood Education (4107C) 86533 About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging makes it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

As a world‑leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic and social value.

We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity‑focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Please consider whether your values align with UC Berkeley’s guiding values and principles, principles of community, and strategic plan.

Residential and Student Services Programs is part of the Division of Student Affairs under the direction of the Associate Vice Chancellor of Residential and Student Service Programs (RSSP). RSSP provides and manages residential student housing, residential life programs, residential dining, as well as early‑care & education services for students, faculty and staff. RSSP also conducts a summer conference and year‑round catering business, operates seven campus restaurants, and manages twenty‑six faculty apartments.

RSSP’s annual operating budget is $ and the cluster employs over 2,500 career, limited, contract and student employees creating a “culture of care” for our students and all other customers and stakeholders.

The Early Childhood Education Program (ECEP) serves over 260 children (3 months through pre‑kindergarten) of university (faculty, staff and students) and community families. The program consists of over 60 career FTE, 10 30+ limited and per diem substitutes, and 60–80 student assistants who work daily with children and families in the program to assure quality early education experiences that best nurture and develop the individual child, support a family‑responsive environment for the university and advance the field of early childhood education.

This position requires a strong foundation in ECE pedagogy and developmentally appropriate care and educational practices for young children in a group setting that utilizes low adult‑to‑child ratios.

Under general supervision, the instructor is responsible for supporting a play‑based, emergent curriculum, including preparing and implementing lesson plans that best meet the individual needs of children within the context of a group setting. The curriculum is ‘emergent’ because it is derived from the children’s interests and is teacher‑facilitated rather than teacher‑directed. Teachers develop and lead small and large group activities appropriate to the age and developmental level of children assigned.

The program also commonly follows the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) best practices and a caregiving philosophy recommended by the Program for Infant and Toddler Care (PITC). Teachers are responsible for child screening and ongoing assessment based on established child development milestones to better support the individual needs of each child and to determine whether any referrals are necessary for more formal screening and assessment.

Teachers are also responsible for regular parent communication and interaction regarding their child’s progress and adherence to local, state and federal standards as well as all licensing regulations pertaining to children in group care settings. Excellent communication and a commitment to teamwork are core to the success of this position.

• Provides primary caregiving in a safe and developmentally appropriate manner aligned with CCL, CDSS and CDE requirements and ECEP’s curriculum and philosophy practices.
• Maintains daily intake forms and ensures daily professional communication with parents. Escalates parent communication for injuries above the neck, injuries that break the skin, injuries requiring first‑aid treatment…