Teacher, Early Childhood Education

Job Details

• Job
• Location:
  
  UCSB Campus
• Full/Part Time:
  Full Time
• Position Number:
• Payroll
  
  Title:
  
  CHILD DEV CTR TEACHER 2 (004105)
• Job Code: 004105
• Job Open Date: 05/26/2026
• Application Review Begins: 06/10/2026
• Department Code (Name): CHLD (CHILD CARE CENTER)
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Union Code (Name): CX
• Employee Class (Appointment Type):
  Staff:
  Career
• FLSA Status:
  Non-Exempt
• Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): PSS
• Salary Grade: STEPS
• Benefits Eligibility:
  Full
• Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement: N/A
• Work Location:
  
  West Campus and/or Student Resource Building
• Working Days and
  
  Hours:
  
  7:30am-4:30pm, 8am-5pm, or 8:30am-5:30am

The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $25.51 to $29.61 per hour. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $25.51 to $36.13 per hour.

Early Care and Education Services at UCSB provides full day, year‑round child care and family support services to student, staff and faculty families. This inclusive program serves over 200 children, ages 3 months to 5 years daily, at two sites in a play and relationship‑based approach to learning. The University Children’s Center on the main campus cares for children ages 3 months to 3 years and the Orfalea Family Children’s Center on the semi‑rural West Campus cares for children ages 3 months to 5 years.

ECCES offers tuition assistance to income and need‑eligible families through funding from the CA Dept of Education and has been accredited by NAEYC since 1990.

Working at UC means being part of this vibrant institution that shines a light on what is possible. People make UC great, and UC recognizes your contributions by making this a great place to work. Excellent retirement and health are just one of the rewards.

Under the guidance of the Lead Teacher, the Teacher collaborates in the planning, implementing, and evaluating of developmentally appropriate curriculum for children in Early Childhood Care and Education Services (ECCES) as prescribed by the National Association of the Education of Young Children.

The Teacher shares the responsibility with the Lead Teacher to set up the physical (indoor and outdoor) environment to meet changing needs, maintains a safe, clean, and pleasant environment, models and instructs other adults in best practice, and provides information to parents regarding their children as well as general child development information. The Teacher is also responsible for assuring compliance with codes of all State and local governing contracting agencies;

and works cooperatively and collegially with other staff members of the Early Childhood Care and Education Services Department.

• Minimum completion of 6 ECE units working towards 12 core ECE units (based on necessary requirements to qualify for a Child Development Permit through the CA Commission on Teaching Credentialing)
• High School Diploma

• AA in Child Development or related field preferred
• Associate's Degree or BA in Child Development or related field preferred
• Minimum of 1 year experience in Early Childhood Education field (can include student teaching)

• Minimum Associate Teacher Child Development permit working towards a Teacher permit issued through the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing
• Acceptable health screening to include negative TB results (valid within 1 year of date of hire), proof of required immunizations
• Must possess valid Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification prior to start date
• Satisfactory completion of a required fingerprint background check
• Completion of required CA Mandated Reporting in accordance with Title 22
• Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse
• UCSB Campus Security Authority under Clery Act
• Satisfactory criminal history background check
• UCSB is a Tobacco‑Free environment

As a condition…