Master Teacher
US-CA-LOS ANGELES
commonspirit_careers
Req #: 364517
Type: Day
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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
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