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University of Southern California

Research university in Los Angeles, CA

Substitute Teacher

Early Childhood EducationUpdated on Nov 13
Part-timeArcadia, CA, USA$21 - $26.13 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Twenty-four postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, including three units in an infant/toddler course.
  • Two years of work experience as an Infant/Toddler caregiver in a licensed daycare center.
  • Good oral and written communication and interpersonal relations skills.
  • Patience and empathy.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Above-average health, stamina, and physical ability to move quickly, bend, and lift lightweight furniture and children.
  • Heart Saver CPR certification.
  • Pediatric First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

  • Provide age-appropriate supervision and guidance to children according to NAEYC accreditation standards.
  • Create and maintain a classroom environment that is safe, organized, stimulating, clean, and orderly.
  • Keep accurate records of children's charts, sign-in/out sheets, daily attendance, and assessments.
  • Report suspected illnesses or accidents to the Site Supervisor or Director for appropriate action.
  • Develop caring relationships with children and their parents, and meet informally with parents to discuss children's daily progress.
  • Maintain knowledge in Early Childhood Education or Child Development through continuing education, literature, workshops, or education in-service programs; 21 hours per year are required.
  • Follow infection-control procedures and prepare age-appropriate lesson plans that show developmental progression, including indoor and outdoor activities.
  • Participate in planning and implementing special events for the Nursery School and hospital.
  • Report maintenance needs to the office, attend the yearly parent meeting, and attend regularly scheduled staff meetings.
  • Provide physical caregiving, diapering, and feeding as needed; prepare and serve nutritionally balanced snacks and meals.
  • Monitor the health and wellbeing of infants and toddlers, supervise daily charting, plan and implement appropriate developmental experiences, and communicate with parents concerning infants and toddlers.
  • Supervise staff in the classroom and yard.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
  • Supervisor training.
  • A Health/Safety Communicable Diseases class.

About the Company

University of Southern California

Research university in Los Angeles, CA

The University of Southern California is a private research university with academic programs across the arts, sciences, business, engineering, law, health, and other professional fields.

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