Collaboration

Each teacher at UCDS works collaboratively with members of a teaching team to construct the curricula that will be used in the classroom. The faculty shares teaching methods, materials, and assessment techniques. The process of building, implementing, evaluating, and revising programs is at the core of UCDS and is required of every faculty member.

Diversity

At UCDS, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive educational environment. We understand that our community is enriched by the unique backgrounds of its members and that true empowerment comes from respecting and valuing these differences. One way we support this is through our affinity group program, which you can learn more about here. We encourage individuals from marginalized communities, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, as well as members of other underrepresented groups, to apply for open positions and potentially join our growing community.

Full-time teachers are entitled to 8 days per school year of sick leave, without loss of pay. Full-time administrators/staff are entitled to 10 days of sick leave per fiscal year, which runs from July 1 to June 30.

Personal leave is granted at the discretion of the Head of School or Assistant Head of School.

Teachers do not accrue vacation leave. For year-round full-time staff, vacation eligibility is determined once a year on July 1. Full-time new administrator/staff receive up to 20 days of vacation.

Employees starting mid-year receive monthly-prorated leave.

Full-time administrators/staff receive paid holidays in accordance with State, Federal, and school holidays.

UCDS is pleased to offer parental leave benefits to employees who take leave pursuant to the Washington State Paid Family and Medical Leave program and Family Medical Leave Act during the first year following the birth or placement by adoption or foster placement of a child.

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

UCDS offers health insurance through Kaiser Permanente, dental insurance through Delta Dental and vision insurance through VSP. UCDS pays 100% of individual coverage for full-time employees.

Disability Insurance & Life Insurance

Full-time employees, excluding Resident teachers, are provided short-term disability insurance and life insurance through USAble. All full-time employees are provided long-term disability insurance through USAble.

Retirement Plan

A retirement plan is available to all eligible teaching staff and administrators/staff through Kibble and Prentice. Payroll deductions for the retirement plan are voluntary.

For eligible full-time employees, UCDS contributes 3% of the employee’s salary to the retirement plan. The School will match up to an additional 3% of the salary if the employee contributes a like amount through payroll reduction.

Tuition Remission

Faculty and administrators/staff who are employed at least 0.6 FTE are eligible to receive a 40% reduction in tuition per year for up to three children attending UCDS Elementary and Early Elementary Programs. The children must meet the school’s admission requirements and will be subject to standard requirements related to re-enrollment.

Professional Development

UCDS encourages faculty members and administrators to maintain and grow their expertise.

Health and Wellness Benefit

UCDS offers employees who work at least 0.6 FTE a health/wellness benefit each fiscal year.

Employment benefits change over time and UCDS reserves discretion to change or remove benefits as determined by the administration to be necessary.

Non-Discrimination Policy

University Child Development School is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to promoting diversity in the workplace and to seeking a diverse and broad spectrum of qualified candidates. Except as required by law, UCDS is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, creed, political ideology, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, ancestry, presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, HIV or Hepatitis C, marital status, familial status, parental status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, application for military service, use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. UCDS will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.