Classroom Assistant; Limited), Center Early Childhood Education

Classroom Assistant (Limited), Center for Early Childhood Education

Job :

Category: Campus Facilities and Support Services

Organization: Auxiliary Services

Department: Center for Early Childhood Education

Location: Main Campus - UCR

Salary: $45,769 - $52,409

Date Posted: May 14, 2026

Final date to receive applications: Open Until Filled

Schedule: Varies

Full/Part Time: Part time

Level of Supervision: Close Supervision

Personnel Program Code: Professional & Support Staff

Other Information: Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus:
No, UC Internal Job:
No

UC Riverside’s Center for Early Childhood Education is recruiting for multiple part‑time Classroom Assistants (Limited). The full salary range for the Classroom Assistant (Limited) is $21.92–$25.10 per hour. These positions may not exceed 1,000 working hours in a 12‑month consecutive period. Hours will vary or rotate based on classroom needs.

• Supervision:
  Provide supervision of all assigned children, both indoors and outdoors, as directed by the Lead Teacher (≈50% of time).
• Health and Safety:
  Maintain a safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment, including cleaning, disinfecting, and assistance with lunch/staff prep and cleanup (≈25%).
• Daily Routine:
  Prepare and observe learning activities, assist in opening and closing routines, and support children with toileting, hand washing, rest, and meal times (≈15%).
• Professional Development:
  Attend monthly staff meetings, bi‑weekly team meetings, and professional development sessions (≈10%).

• 6 units of Early Childhood Education.
• Required Associate’s degree in early childhood education; preferred.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working in a licensed child development center (required).

• Associate Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (preferred).

• Must successfully pass a DOJ/FBI fingerprint ("Live Scan") background check prior to appointment start date, per Title 22.
• Negative TB test and background check clearance required prior to start.
• Employees must be 18 years of age, a high school graduate, or currently participating in an occupational program at high school.

• Knowledge of appropriate health and safety standards for toileting, food handling and hand washing.
• Knowledge of NAEYC Developmentally Appropriate Practices.
• Knowledge of current philosophies and research in early care and education, pre‑K guidelines, and early literacy.
• Skill to communicate effectively with children, staff and parents.
• Skill to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Skill to take direction in meeting children’s needs, classroom needs and parent needs.
• Physical ability to lift and carry children up to 30 pounds frequently and as necessary.

• Ability to perform CPR/First Aid on children who have been injured and may be unable to stand up and/or walk.

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 under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti‑discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.