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University of Southern California

Research university in Los Angeles, CA

Substitute Teacher

Part-Time
$21 - $26.13/hr
Mid
Bachelor's
Arcadia, CA, USA
In Person
EducationEarly Childhood Education

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Twenty-four postsecondary semester units or equivalent quarter units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development are required, including three units in an infant/toddler course.
  • Two years of work experience as an infant/toddler caregiver in a licensed daycare center are required.
  • Good oral and written communication and interpersonal relations skills are required.
  • Patience, empathy, a pleasant, gentle, and unhurried demeanor are required.
  • The ability to maintain confidentiality is required.
  • Above-average health, stamina, and the physical ability to move quickly, bend, and lift lightweight furniture and children are required.
  • Heart Saver CPR certification is required.
  • Pediatric First Aid certification is required.
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.
  • Maintain accurate records of children's charts, sign-in/sign-out sheets, daily attendance, and assessments.
  • Report suspected illness or accidents to the Site Supervisor or Director for appropriate action.
  • Develop caring relationships with children and their parents.
  • 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 ensure lesson plans are age-appropriate and support 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 regularly scheduled staff meetings.
  • Provide physical caregiving, including diapering and feeding as needed.
  • Prepare and serve nutritionally balanced snacks and meals.
  • Monitor infants' and toddlers' health and wellbeing.
  • Supervise daily charting.
  • Plan and implement appropriate developmental experiences for infants.
  • Communicate with parents about their infant or toddler.
  • Supervise staff in the classroom and yard.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development is preferred.
  • Supervisor training and a Health/Safety Communicable Diseases class are a plus.

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