Hospital-Based Pediatric Teacher (Inpatient Care)

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles is seeking a Pediatric Schoolteacher to deliver developmentally appropriate educational services to pediatric inpatients and outpatients at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital.

You will provide bedside, schoolroom, or clinic instruction for elementary through high school students, coordinating with home schools to create tailored learning plans and support ongoing educational progress.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education, psychology, or related field or 5 years of full-time teaching experience.
• Valid California teaching credential required.
• Minimum 3 years paid teaching experience.
• Experience with atypically developing children and adolescents preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide bedside, schoolroom, or clinic instruction for elementary through high school students.
• Coordinate curriculum with students' home or primary schools and develop tailored learning plans.
• Deliver developmentally appropriate educational services to pediatric inpatients and outpatients.
• Collaborate with medical teams and families to support educational growth and emotional well-being.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Adaptability

Education

Master's degree in education/psychology/related field

California teaching credential

5 years teaching experience (or 3 years with master's)

Job description

UCLA Health in Los Angeles is seeking a Pediatric Schoolteacher to deliver developmentally appropriate educational services to pediatric inpatients and outpatients at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital.

You will provide bedside, schoolroom, or clinic instruction for elementary through high school students, coordinating with home schools to create tailored learning plans and support ongoing educational progress.