UCI Child Care Services Floating Teacher

Your Role on the Team

Under the supervision of the director, the incumbent is the department substitute at five centers:
Early Childhood Education Center, Verano Preschool, Children’s Center, Extended Day Center, and Infant Toddler Center.

Responsible for co‑supervising the day‑to‑day operation of children in licensed day‑care facilities serving children from 3 months to 12 years of age. Responsibilities include planning curriculum and outdoor activities, and assisting in supervision of practicum and field study students.

• Ability to work effectively as a member of a child development team, with children, parents, staff members, and community representatives in providing a quality educational program. Effective communication skills, both with children and adults.
• Current California Child Development Program permit at teacher level or higher.
• Experience working with infants, preschool, and school‑aged children in a center‑based environment.
• Education in child development or related field, or experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree.
• Two years of work in a center‑based licensed day‑care facility.
• Familiarity with federal and state health and safety regulations applicable to a child care facility.
• Thorough understanding of child development and the philosophy and methodology of early childhood education, as well as changes taking place in the field.
• Knowledge of NAYEC Accreditation Criteria.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct a challenging developmental and instructional program for infants, toddlers, preschool and school‑aged children.
• Knowledge of appropriate activities (physical, emotional, language, social and cognitive) for this age group.
• Knowledge of first aid and health practices appropriate for children aged 3 months to 12 years.
• Current First Aid/CPR certifications.

• Documentation of absence of active tuberculosis, as well as MMR and DTAP immunizations, as required by Community Care Licensing.
• This is an in‑person position; teachers may be assigned shifts between 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday‑Friday, depending on the needs of the department.

In addition to the salary range listed below, UCI offers a wealth of benefits. These include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to discounts and perks.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $25.68 - $30.46.

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

* Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:
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 that determine that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations; or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct;

or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E‑Verify
• Pre‑Placement Health Evaluation

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 and to creating inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environments.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at  or eec.

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.