Associate Teacher / Child Development Center /… at Children's… · Los…

Summary: Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is a leader in pediatric care, providing top-notch services for children. The CDC Associate Teacher will support the classroom environment and activities, ensuring the health and safety of children while assisting in the implementation of the curriculum. Responsibilities: - Help provide developmentally appropriate classroom environment and activities - Maintain health and safety of children - Supervise activities and support the implementation of the curriculum created by the teaching team - Provides guidance and support for children when working in small group activities - Supervises all children during meal and rest periods - Participate in providing ideas and activities that will enrich the lesson plan and will scaffold each child’s learning - Supporting the care of a variety of age groups, this may range from infancy through preschool age children - Assist the teaching team in all classroom duties as needed Required Qualifications: - Six months (6) of work experience in a licensed childcare center or comparable group childcare program required - Completion of 12 postsecondary semester units in early childhood education or child development from an accredited college or university - For those working in an Infant classroom, must have the 3 specified units in Infant Care and Development - Alternatively, you can obtain a Child Development Associate Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing - Live Scan Fingerprint Clearance - Current Mandated Reporter Training Preferred Qualifications: - Pediatric CPR and First Aid Current Certification, must be current 30 days from hire date Required Skills: Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Child Development Associate Permit Important Skills: Pediatric CPR Certification, First Aid Certification Nice-to-Have Skills: Live Scan Fingerprint Clearance, Mandated Reporter Training Benefits: Competitive compensation package, Robust benefits program