Hospital School Program Educator

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Hospital School Program Educator (Level 1) is responsible for the creation and delivery of individualized, developmentally appropriate educational experiences to eligible hospital patients. Educational programming includes patient assessment, curriculum planning, instruction design, interdisciplinary collaboration, and ongoing communication with the patient's family and home school. This is a full-time position, 12 months, Monday through Friday 8:30a-5:00p. Demonstrated commitment to CHOP mission and ICARE values.

Requirements

• PA Teacher Certification - Pennsylvania Department of Education - upon hire - Required
• Bachelor's Degree Required
• Ability to provide appropriate individualized academic assessment and instruction 1:1 and in a small group format to children of varied racial, ethnic cultural, religious, and social backgrounds.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary, heath care setting.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and effective use of behavioral support strategies.
• Ability to adapt programs, equipment, and materials to suit the individual needs of children with a variety of medical conditions and learning differences.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility in scheduling and delivery of educational programming.
• Ability to understand the effects of illness, physical disability, and hospitalization on children, family members, and school personnel.
• Ability to understand and develop ways to alleviate stress in children.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects and programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with the broadest range of individuals including children, families, the general public, professionals
• Ability to work in an intense and stressful environment.
• Knowledge of hospital and community resources

Nice To Haves

• Special Education PA Teacher Certification - Pennsylvania Department of Education -
• Bachelor's Degree Special Education, Elementary Education, or Secondary Education
• At least one (1) year teaching experience with the appropriate population (e.g. elementary, secondary, special education)

Responsibilities

• Determine Eligibility
• Plan and Provide Educational Instruction
• Provide Education and Advocacy/Act as Liaison between HSP and Home School Teaching Team
• Multidisciplinary Team / Communication

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees