Classroom Assistant, Early Childhood Services

Classroom Assistant, Early Childhood Services Priority Application Deadline: 05/29/2026 Overview Job ID 37448628 Category Campus Operations and Facilities Organization Auxiliary Services Department Center for Early Childhood Education Location Main Campus - UCR Salary $45,769 - $52,409 Date Posted May 14, 2026 Application Deadline Open Until Filled Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm Full/Part Time Full-time(100%) Level of Supervision Close Supervision Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No UC Internal Job: No Position Information UC Riverside's Center for Early Childhood Education is recruiting for full-time Classroom Assistants. The full salary range for the Classroom Assistant is $21.92 - $25.10 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Under the general supervision of the Early Childhood Services (ECS) Executive Director, Site Supervisor, and the close supervision of the classroom Lead Teacher, the Classroom Assistant will provide assistance to ensure the smooth function of daily routines, implementation of the early care and education programs, and ensure compliance with mandated adult:child ratios. Works as part of the Early Childhood Services teaching team. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. Requirements Educational Requirements Degree Requirement 6 units of Early Childhood Education. Required Associate's degree in early childhood education. Preferred Experience Requirements Experience Requirement Minimum of 1 year experience working in a licensed child development center. Required Certification Requirements Certification Requirement Associate Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Preferred Special Conditions Special Condition Requirement Hired applicant must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment start date. Required Negative TB test and background check clearance required prior to start. Required Overtime Required Must be 18 years of age, a high school graduate, or be currently participating in an occupational program at high school. Required Minimum Requirements Knowledge of appropriate health and safety standards for toileting, food handling and hand washing. Knowledge of National Association for the Education of Young Children (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. Skills 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. Preferred Qualifications Ability to perform CPR/First Aid on children who have been injured and may be unable to stand up and/or walk. Additional Information In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel. UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud. UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings. UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020 UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color. Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019 Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine. 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. For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview Job Description Details General Information Job Title CHILD DEV CTR AST Job Code 004108 Grade Department Head Davina Bailey Supervisor Julissa Martin Department Custom Scope Under the general supervision of the Early Childhood Services (ECS) Executive Director, Site Supervisor, and the close supervision of the classroom Lead Teacher, the Classroom Assistant will provide assistance to ensure the smooth function of daily routines, implementation of the early care and education programs, and ensure compliance with mandated adult:child ratios. Works as part of the Early Childhood Services teaching team. Key Responsibilities Description Percent Time Supervision Provide supervision of all assigned children both indoors and outdoors, as directed by Lead Teacher. 50% Health and Safety Maintain a safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment for children and participating adults in accordance with Title 22 Health and Safety Code, which will include cleaning and disinfecting of all materials and areas in the classroom and restrooms as needs arise during the day as part of the classroom team. Provide set up and clean up of lunches and snacks, provide assistance in clean up of indoor and outdoor activities by putting toys and materials in appropriate storage places, sweeping and other duties as assigned. 25% Daily Routine Prepare and observe learning activities as directed by assigned teaching staff, communicating information about children and activities to teaching staff for inclusion in documentation, and assist in opening and closing routines at the beginning and end of each day. Provide assistance to children in their daily routines which will include toileting, hand washing, rest time and meal time. 15% Professional Development Attend and participate in monthly staff meetings, bi-weekly team meetings, and professional development. 10% Other Requirements Items Used Standard office and child center equipment. Physical Requirements Bend: Occasionally Sit: Frequently Squat: Occasionally Stand: Frequently Crawl: Occasionally Walk: Frequently Climb: N/A Mental Requirements Read/Comprehend: Frequently Write: Occasionally Perform Calculations: Occasionally Communicate Orally: Frequently Reason & Analyze: Occasionally Environmental Requirements Is exposed to excessive noise: No Is around moving machinery: No Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity: No Drives motorized equipment: No Works in confined quarters: No Dust: No Fumes: No Critical Position Yes

Salary : $45,769 - $52,409