Child Development Center Teacher 2

CHILD DEV CTR TEACHER 2 (004105)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_941028

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

2/25/2026 11:49:54 PM

Date Last Edited:

2/25/2026 11:49:51 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

1300O

Organization:

LETTERS AND SCIENCE

Division Code:

1330D

Division:

L&S LIFE SCIENCES

Department:

087500 - PSYCHOLOGY

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

TBD_941028

Position Description ID

252512

UC Payroll Title:

CHILD DEV CTR TEACHER 2 (004105)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

STEPS

Job Code FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

CX: Clerical & Allied Services

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

2 - Staff: Career

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40051216

Reports to Payroll Title:

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUC SUPV 2

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40062629

Department Head Payroll Title:

STDT SVC MGR 1

GENERAL SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent develops procedures for performance of variety of duties; or performs complex duties within established policy guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Director of the Infant Development Program, plan and implement the environment, curriculum, developmental activities, and care of infants and toddlers. Write and implement lesson and activity plans. Provide care for infants and toddlers. Participate in the overall evaluation of the program. Contribute to the writing of periodic newsletters or other informational materials for parents, staff, and other members of the community. Conduct and document parent conferences and parent education meetings. Provide in-service training to staff and give direction and evaluation to student interns. Make recommendations on the purchase of classroom equipment and materials. Assist in a liaison capacity with academic personnel conducting research and teaching projects at the facility. Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures relating to the high-quality care of infants and toddlers. Oversee compliance with state licensing and national accreditation standards. May serve in the director's absence on an occasional basis. Participate in fund raising activities and other special events.

The UCLA Department of Psychology is an exceptional department known for its excellence in research, teaching, and service. With a distinguished faculty comprising more than 60 ladder rank members, it is one of the nation's top psychology departments. Its undergraduate program is the largest within the Division of Life Sciences and the UCLA College, with 5000 undergraduate students enrolled across three majors: Psychology, Psychobiology, and Cognitive Science. The department also offers a comprehensive Ph.D. program with eight areas of study to approximately 200 enrolled graduate students.

Plan and Implement Care and Education of Infants and Toddlers

A1. Provide care for infants and toddlers.

A2. Observe and document children's development.

45%

Write and implement curriculum plans

B1. Participate in daily, weekly, and monthly planning and documentation of goals and activities.

40%

Conduct relations with parents

C1. Participate in daily, one-on-one interactions with parents.

C2. Conduct and document parent-teacher conferences, at least semi-annually.

C3. Conduct and document parent education meetings.

5%

Conduct and participate in in-service training for staff and provide direction and evaluation

D1. Actively participate in quarterly staff planning sessions.

D2. Actively participate in weekly staff meetings.

D3. Actively participate in conferences or other professional development activities.

D4. Provide informal and formal feedback and evaluation to student interns. Conduct a one-on-one feedback session with each student under incumbent's supervision, at least quarterly.

5%

Participate in the overall implementation of program goals

E1. Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures relating to the high-quality care of infants and toddlers. Oversee compliance with state licensing and national accreditation standards.

E2. Participate in the overall evaluation of the program.

E3. Participate in the writing of periodic newsletters or other informational materials.

E4. Make recommendations on the purchase of classroom materials and equipment.

E5. Assist in a liaison capacity with academic personnel conducting research and teaching projects at the facility.

5%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

•

Complies with all policies and standards.

•

Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

•

This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Satisfy the requirement for a "Fully Qualified Teacher" within the applicable infant and/or preschool child category as defined by the Department of Social Service in Title 22 or satisfy the requirement for a "Teacher" as defined by the State Department of Education in Title 5.

Possess a Child Development Teacher Permit as required by Department of Social Service within 3 months of the hire date.

Required

Ability to perform in an open office environment with frequent interruptions and distractions.

Required

Experience working with infants and toddlers in a child care center.

Required

Skill in interacting with persons of various social, cultural, economical, and educational backgrounds.

Required

Skill in reading and writing documents written in standard English.

Required

Skill in working as part of a team and collaborating with colleagues.

Required

Ability to assess a spectrum of job needs and personal demands and establish appropriate priorities.

Required

Demonstrated knowledge of child development theory.

Required

Demonstrated understanding of best practices and developmentally appropriate activities in infant/toddler child care.

Required

Ability to travel, at least twice per year.

Ability to work some evenings and weekends.

Required

Experience working in a campus-based child care center.

Preferred

Demonstrated understanding of California child care licensing regulations.

Demonstrated understanding of National Association for the Education of Young Children accreditation standards.

Preferred

Experience working in an NAEYC-accredited program.

Preferred

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

TB Test: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory TB test.

Tdap Pertussis Vaccine: The position is subject to providing evidence of inoculation within 10 years.

CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

320 N Charles E Young Dr

Standing/Walking

X

X

Sitting

X

Bending/Stooping

X

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

Climbing

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

X

Loud noise levels

X

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Other Environmental Requirements

Fluid exposure from children at times.

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 1: Position in which required tasks routinely involve a potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues, potential spills, and splashes. Use of appropriate measures is required for every employee in this position.