Childcare Teacher - Per Diem/Substitute

Centered in the heart of San Joaquin County, Adventist Health Lodi Memorial has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1952. We are comprised of a 190-bed hospital, 17 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Lodi and the surrounding areas.

Lodi is known for its small-town charm, extensive vineyards and delicious local restaurants and bakeries. The allure of Lodi's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as a quick drive to Lake Tahoe or the Northern California coast.

Job Summary:

Provides a safe, stimulating and educational environment for program participants. Initiates activities and carries out activity plans to achieve an enrichment program for children.

Understands child/family dynamics and responds accordingly. Demonstrates the ability to identify and meet the needs of the growth and development of all age groups - infancy through geriatrics. Supervises Childcare Aides in the classroom.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred

• Associate's/Technical Degree in early childhood education or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

• Experience working in a licensed day care center or comparable group child care setting: Preferred

Essential Functions:

• Prepares daily lesson plans according to the curriculum. Conducts classroom curriculum as a group and utilizes time efficiently. Creates age-appropriate activities and art projects.

• Interacts with parents on a daily basis and informs them of their child's progress. Documents injury and incident forms, takes necessary actions and reports to the supervisor.

• Maintains a safe environment in all surroundings including outdoor play and pool. Maintains classroom in neat, orderly and safe manner throughout the day. Makes daily and periodic bathroom checks, cleaning up any messes and ensuring all soap and paper supplies are adequate.

• Checks roll sheet often throughout the day for accuracy. Checks identification when a child is picked up.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.