Master Teacher in Los Angeles, California

Overview

Founded in 1887 Dignity Health – California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed acute care nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles. The hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II trauma center the Los Angeles Center for Womens Health obstetrics and pediatric services and comprehensive cardiac and surgical services. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health one of the nations five largest health care systems. Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/californiahospital for more information.

Responsibilities

The Family Literacy Teacher provides educational services for young children ages 0-5 years working under the direction of the Family Literacy Coordinator. Major duties include planning and preparing daily classroom activities; direct instructional services; maintenance of classroom materials and equipment; and daily record keeping. The position requires flexibility with respect to responsibilities as The Hope Street Family Center – Family Literacy program evolves over a four-year funding period. All employees are expected to perform their duties in alignment with the vision and values of the organization. The person doing this job is responsible for a variety of tasks that lead to a high level of customer satisfaction in the most cost-effective manner.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of early childhood classroom experience.

• CPR and First Aid

• A minimum of 24 units of coursework in child development including at least 3 units in infant/toddler development.

• AA or BA in child development preferred; Child Development Associate Teacher or Teacher Permit preferred

• Ability to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals from a variety of socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds and at various organizational levels.

• Skill in working independently and in following through on assigned projects in an independent and responsive manner under minimal supervision.

• Experience in providing center-based child development services to low-income families and families from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Knowledge of normal infant toddler and pre-school development and early childhood education/child care practices.

• Ability to promote emerging communication and early language and literacy skills as well as school readiness skills Knowledge of child abuse and family violence reporting laws.

• Knowledge of Creative Curriculum Ability to write concise logical and grammatically correct reports.

• Skill in organizing and maintaining accurate records and documentation.

• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking and writing skills.

• Child Development Associate Teacher or Teacher Permit preferred

Pay Range

$26.39 – $38.27 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.