About Occidental College

Founded in 1887, Occidental is a nationally recognized, private college of the liberal arts and sciences, dedicated to providing a gifted and diverse group of students with a total educational experience of the highest quality -- one that prepares them for leadership in an increasingly complex, interdependent and pluralistic world.

What makes Occidental special? An intellectually rigorous academic environment. Small classroom settings where students collaborate with professors and their peers while pursuing or discovering their passion. A beautiful residential campus that offers students hands-on engagement with the cultural and intellectual resources of Los Angeles. A community open to stimulating conversation and divergent points of view. Some 2,100 students from 46 states and 28 countries choose from 41 majors and minors and participate in one the country’s top undergraduate research programs. Oxy students routinely win top awards and fellowships; its first Rhodes Scholar was named in 1907. Dedicated to excellence and equity, Occidental also is one of the country’s most economically diverse campuses, according to the New York Times. Some 71 percent of Oxy students receive some form of financial aid; 20 percent are Pell Grant recipients; and 19 percent are the first in their family to attend college

Title: Substitute Teacher

Department: Child Development Center

Duration: 11 months - End Date: June 30, 2027 (Possible Extension)

Employment Status: Non-Exempt, Part-Time, Hours vary based on need, up to 40 hours/week

Job Summary

The Substitute Preschool Teacher at Occidental College Child Development Center is responsible for collaborating with Lead Preschool Teachers and other teachers to facilitate daily classroom operations and supervision of children aged 2-5 years old. This on-call position involves stepping in to cover teaching roles when teachers are absent. The Substitute Preschool Teacher must have the ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a team of early childhood educators. Flexibility is required, because Substitutes are required to serve in various classrooms and support various ages, based on Center needs. The Substitute Preschool Teachers should contribute to fostering a safe, respectful, and community-oriented classroom environment and have the ability to form nurturing relationships with children and communicate effectively with parents, as needed. Essential qualifications include a minimum of 12 units in Child Development, experience working in a preschool classroom setting, a basic understanding of Child Development theories, and effective communication skills.

Job Duties

• 40% - Child Supervision and Care: - Provide constant supervision of children and attend to their physical and emotional needs; ensure children’s safety and well-being. - (Essential)

About Occidental College

Founded in 1887, Occidental is a nationally recognized, private college of the liberal arts and sciences, dedicated to providing a gifted and diverse group of students with a total educational experience of the highest quality -- one that prepares them for leadership in an increasingly complex, interdependent and pluralistic world.

What makes Occidental special? An intellectually rigorous academic environment. Small classroom settings where students collaborate with professors and their peers while pursuing or discovering their passion. A beautiful residential campus that offers students hands-on engagement with the cultural and intellectual resources of Los Angeles. A community open to stimulating conversation and divergent points of view. Some 2,100 students from 46 states and 28 countries choose from 41 majors and minors and participate in one the country’s top undergraduate research programs. Oxy students routinely win top awards and fellowships; its first Rhodes Scholar was named in 1907. Dedicated to excellence and equity, Occidental also is one of the country’s most economically diverse campuses, according to the New York Times. Some 71 percent of Oxy students receive some form of financial aid; 20 percent are Pell Grant recipients; and 19 percent are the first in their family to attend college

Title: Substitute Teacher

Department: Child Development Center

Duration: 11 months - End Date: June 30, 2027 (Possible Extension)

Employment Status: Non-Exempt, Part-Time, Hours vary based on need, up to 40 hours/week

Job Summary

The Substitute Preschool Teacher at Occidental College Child Development Center is responsible for collaborating with Lead Preschool Teachers and other teachers to facilitate daily classroom operations and supervision of children aged 2-5 years old. This on-call position involves stepping in to cover teaching roles when teachers are absent. The Substitute Preschool Teacher must have the ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a team of early childhood educators. Flexibility is required, because Substitutes are required to serve in various classrooms and support various ages, based on Center needs. The Substitute Preschool Teachers should contribute to fostering a safe, respectful, and community-oriented classroom environment and have the ability to form nurturing relationships with children and communicate effectively with parents, as needed. Essential qualifications include a minimum of 12 units in Child Development, experience working in a preschool classroom setting, a basic understanding of Child Development theories, and effective communication skills.

Job Duties

• 40% - Child Supervision and Care: - Provide constant supervision of children and attend to their physical and emotional needs; ensure children’s safety and well-being. - (Essential)