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Pediatric Schoolteacher
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What they do
A Vocational Education Instructor teaches technical or job related skills to students, and uses work-based experience to help students learn about and prepare for jobs in a particular occupation. Provides training for jobs in business, health care, auto repair, information technology, culinary arts, or other areas. Teaches in a public high school, a regional or college program, or at a private training program.
$73,006 / year median in California
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Pediatric Schoolteacher University of California - Los Angeles Health United States, California, Los Angeles Sep 01, 2026 Description As our Pediatric Schoolteacher, you will be provided the opportunity to make a meaningful difference for children and adolescents facing
serious, often complex medical conditions. As part of the care team at UCLA
Mattel Children's Hospital, you will deliver therapeutic, developmentally appropriate
educational services to pediatric inpatients and outpatients-including patients
receiving care in high-acuity hospital settings. You
will provide individualized instruction for elementary, middle, and high
school-aged patients at the bedside, in the schoolroom, or in clinic. The work
calls for compassion, adaptability, and sound professional judgment as you
coordinate curriculum with each patient's home or primary school, or develop
tailored learning plans based on developmental and educational assessments. Working
closely with medical providers, patients, and families, you will create
engaging activities and instruction that sustain educational growth, foster
normalcy, and support emotional well-being during a challenging time. This is a
uniquely rewarding role for an educator who is energized by working in a
dynamic hospital environment and is committed to helping critically ill
children maintain connection, confidence, and progress throughout their care. Salary Range is $38.05 to $50.22 Hourly Qualifications Minimum 3 years paid teaching experience required. Master's degree in education, psychology, or a related field, OR 5 years of full-time teaching experience. Valid California teaching credential required. Experience with atypically developing children and adolescents preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills and relationship building skills. Must carry hospital phone during normal work hours and respond in a timely manner.