Assistant Director of Infant Toddler Center

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Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Interacts with senior internal and external personnel. Includes essential functions of Teacher while acting as the Lead Teacher in the classroom. The Assistant Director, in absence of the center Director, is responsible for the daily operation of the Infant Toddler Center:
- Establishing goals and objective
- Fiscal / budget planning
- Programmatic
- Personnel: initiate hiring procedures, ensure staff meets and maintains minimum level of education and personal health requirements
- Parent communication
- Facility and grounds management
- Supervise and direct services for students, staff, faculty and community families served by the center

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In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Has and maintains applicable Child Development Permit (Site Supervisor or higher). If working in an infant or toddler room, has at least 3 infant units. Has a minimum of 6 semester units in administration and supervision of child development programs.
• Has and maintains current child CPR and first aid certificates.
• Has an maintains a valid and applicable Child Development Permit (Site Supervisor or higher)
• Has and maintains a valid and current First aid/CPR certificates

Special Conditions:

• Has health screening clearance and negative TB test, documentation of MMR and TDap immunizations as required by Community Care Licensing
• Pass FBI and DOJ criminal check with approval from Dept. of Social Services

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• 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 determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding 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

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

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 along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

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