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 equivalent

Related undergraduate study - Twenty-four postsecondary semester or equivalent

quarter units in of Early Childhood Education or Child Development is required, three of these must be in an infant/toddler course.

Pref

Bachelor’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 CPR

PEDS 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.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. 

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at [email protected]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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