Substitute Teacher - Nursery School - Per Diem 8 Hours Days (Variable) (Union, Non-Exempt)

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital nursery seeks an experienced caregiver for infants and toddlers. You will supervise children, maintain a safe and orderly classroom, and document attendance and progress.

You will report health concerns to supervisors and build trusting relationships with families. Requirements include a High School diploma with ECE/CD coursework (24 units, 3 infant/toddler), and prefer a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Twenty-four postsecondary semester units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, three in infant/toddler, required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and guidance to children in an age-appropriate manner.
• Create and maintain a safe, organized, clean classroom environment.
• Keep accurate attendance records, sign-in/out sheets, and daily charts.
• Report illnesses or accidents to the Site Supervisor or Director.
• Develop caring relationships with children and parents; meet with parents informally.
• Follow infection control procedures and implement developmentally appropriate activities.
• Plan and participate in planning of nursery school events and activities.
• Provide diapering, feeding, and nutritionally balanced snacks/meals as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience & empathy

Professional demeanor

Confidentiality

Physical fitness

Education

High School or equivalent

ECE/CD coursework (24 units)

Bachelor's in ECE/CD preferred

Job description

**JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES*** Provide supervision and guidance to children in an age-appropriate manner according to the NAEY C accreditation standards.* Creates and maintains an appropriate classroom environment which is safe, organized, stimulating, clean and orderly.* Keeps accurate records of children’s charts, sign in/out sheets, and maintains daily attendance records and assessments.* Reports all suspected illness or accidents to either the Site Supervisor or Director for appropriate action.* Develops a caring relationship with children and their parents.* Meets with the parents informally to discuss the child’s daily progress.* Maintains knowledge in the field of Early Childhood Education or Child Development through continuing education, literature, workshops, or attendance at education in-service programs. (21 hours per year is required)* Follows all infection control procedures. Lesson plans are age appropriate and show progression for development (i.e., inside/outside activities).* Participates in planning and implementing special events for the Nursery School and hospital.* Reports on any maintenance needs to office Attends yearly parent meeting and attends regularly scheduled staff meetings.* Provides physical caregiving, diapering, and feeding as needed. Prepares and serves nutritionally balanced snacks and meals.**JOB QUALIFICATIONS****Education***Req*High School or equivalentRelated undergraduate study - Twenty-four postsecondary semester or equivalentquarter units in of Early Childhood Education or Child Development is required, three of these must be in an infant/toddler course.PrefBachelor’s Degree Early Childhood or Child Development.**Work Experience***Req*2 years Work experience in a licensed daycare center as an Infant/Toddler caregiver.*Pref*Supervisor training, Health/Safety Communicable diseases class a plus.**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities***Req*Good oral and written communication and interpersonal relations skills.Exceptional patience and empathy.Pleasant, gentle, and unhurried demeanor.Ability to maintain utmost confidentiality.Above average health, stamina, and the physical ability to move quickly bend and lift lightweight furniture and children.**Licenses/Certifications***Req*Heart Saver CPRPEDS First Aid***Pay Transparency******The hourly rate range for this position is $21.00- $26.13. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, State, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations******.***Monitors the health and wellbeing of infants and/or toddlers. Supervises daily charting. Plans and implements appropriate developmental experiences for the infants and communicate with parents concerning their infant and/or toddler. Supervises staff in the classroom and yard.