Classroom Assistant (4127U) - 36379 About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our Strategic Plan.

Departmental Overview

Residential and Student Service Programs (RSSP) is a complex “cluster” of student service and residential housing auxiliary services departments with an aggregated operating budget of approximately $145 million and over 2,500 employees. The Early Childhood Education Program (ECEP) is a department in RSSP that provides early education and child care for 262 infant, toddler, and pre-school children of students, faculty, staff and community families in five centers across campus and the surrounding community.

Our program teaches UC Berkeley's youngest students in a safe, nurturing, stimulating environment that sparks curiosity and provides a strong foundation for lifelong learning. We focus on developmentally appropriate activities and care giving interactions that support emotional, social, physical, and cognitive growth and health. Our staff provide UC Berkeley affiliated parents peace of mind - whether they are pursuing academic, research or administrative excellence on campus or in the surrounding community - by ensuring their young children receive research-based best practice care and education support close by. The program serves children as young as 3 months old up until they attend kindergarten.

Classroom Assistants will have the opportunity to help teachers in a wide variety of activities including care giving, supervision of children and carrying out curriculum. The position will include but is not limited to assisting in maintenance of a safe and healthy environment. Meal preparations and housekeeping duties will vary upon time of day spent in the classroom. Some staff meetings and trainings with supervising teachers may be required. Classroom Assistants will also have the chance to complete administrative tasks and special projects on an as-needed basis.

Positions are available on or near the Berkeley campus as well as University Village in Albany. This is part-time position spanning all aspects of the ECEP Center and classroom operation. A regular commitment of 5-6 consecutive hours for 4-5 days. In addition, when needed due to program needs the Classroom Assistant could be asked to work an 8 hour shift for several consecutive days that may total 40 hours for a week for an undetermined number of weeks.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: June 6, 2022

Responsibilities

Classroom Assistant

• Interacts with children and classroom staff in a positive manner.
• Assists in providing developmentally appropriate learning experiences and activities for children under the direction and supervisor of professional teaching staff.
• Assists in maintenance of center as a safe, clean, and supportive environment for children.
• Assists in maintaining standards of student behavior needed to achieve functional learning atmosphere in the center.
• Participates in meetings with supervising teacher to discuss concerns and to plan curriculum.
• Provides care giving functions when appropriate, i.e. diapering, napping, feeding, nurturing, etc.
• Develops knowledge of teaching methods, techniques and skills through continuing education.
• Participates in required professional development activities.

Observation

• Observes and interacts with children respecting their rights as individuals and shares observation with staff.
• Escalates concerning observations quickly and appropriately to ensure the safety of all children.
• Functions as a Mandated Reporter under California Child Abuse and Neglect Act (CANRA) to report observed/suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults and elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Participates in in-service meetings, staff meetings, workshops, and other activities as requested.

Required Qualifications

• Verbal and written communication skills in the English language, active listening, and dynamic flexibility in adapting to the needs of clients.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and employ reasoning skills.
• Basic skills in computer programs relevant to job duties.
• Ability to multi-task in a chaotic environment.
• Previous experience working with/caring for young children or early childhood education coursework on how young children learn and develop at different stages.

Certifications

• Must complete blood borne pathogen training annually -upon hire.
• Must complete on-line State of CA Mandated Reporter training - upon hire.

Conditions

• Ability to successfully pass FBI and DOJ Criminal Check.
• Current Health Screening clearance and TB clearance.
• Up-to-date measles and pertussis vaccination and any new State or UC Berkeley health requirements for positions working with young children.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of and/or ability to learn campus policies and procedures.
• PITC (Program for Infant/Toddler Care) exposure.
• Previous experience or familiarity with emergent, play-based, Reggio inspired, Montessori or similar early education philosophy and approach and/or equivalent training or experience.

Education

• Early Childhood Education college level coursework and/or equivalent training or experience.
• High school diploma and / or equivalent certification /experience / training.

Certifications

• Certification to instruct in the applicable recreational sports program or equivalent experience preferred.
• Red Cross CPR preferred.
• Standard First Aid Training Certification preferred.

Salary & Benefits

Hourly pay for this role is $16.99. For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:

https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying. Please upload the document in the Resume section, then skip the (optional) Cover Letter upload section.

Referral Source info
This job is part of the Employee Referral Program. If a UC Berkeley employee is referring you, please ensure you select the Referral Source of "UCB Employee" and then enter the employee's Name and Berkeley email address in the Specific Referral Source field. Please enter only one name and email.
Other Information

• Per Diem appointment type with variable hours.
• Child Care Services is hiring 14 Classroom Assistants.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Physical Exam

Employment is contingent upon passing a physical exam.

Mandated Reporter

This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant see:

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct



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