Child Care Teacher

Gundersen Health System; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a passionate Childcare Teacher to join their dynamic team in La Crosse, Wisconsin. This role offers the unique opportunity to engage with children and families, providing exceptional care and support while fostering a nurturing environment. With a flexible casual call schedule, you can balance your work and personal life effectively. Enjoy a starting pay of $15.83/hour, with additional compensation for experience, and access to career development resources. If you are dedicated to making a difference in children's lives and love what you do, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Career Development Center

Tuition Investment Program

Top-rated retirement plan

Healthcare benefits

Work/Life balance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency plus two years of higher education or equivalent experience.
• Courses in child development required within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs for children.
• Maintain a safe environment and communicate effectively with families.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Child Development Knowledge

Program Planning

Education

High School Diploma

Two years of higher education

Job description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.

Schedule Weekly Hours: 0

Gundersen Health System is seeking a Childcare Teacher to join our growing and thriving organization.

This is your opportunity to provide both customer service and effective engagement to the children/families we serve while doing the work you love in the beautiful coulee region of La Crosse, Wisconsin.

What's Available:

• Casual Call, very flexible!
• Monday-Friday between 8:00am - 5:30pm
• Location: Onsite, Child Care Center

What you will do:

• Plan and implement daily developmentally appropriate programs for children.
• Maintain a safe and conducive environment for growth and development.
• Create tailored lesson plans and promote positive self-esteem.
• Communicate effectively with families and facilitate parent conferences.
• Ensure compliance with licensing rules and oversee co-teachers and volunteers.

What you will get:

• Starting pay of $15.83/hour + more for experience!
• Support to grow in your career with access to our Career Development Center and Tuition Investment Program
• Top-rated retirement plan and healthcare benefits
• Departmental leadership that supports you as you do your best work.
• Work/Life balance to love what you do and where you live.

What you need:

• High School Diploma or equivalency, along with two years of higher education or an equivalent combination of higher education and/or work experience as a childcare teacher in a licensed childcare center.
• If higher education is not in child development, course work will be required within 3 months of hire to include: “Introduction to the Child Care Profession”, “Skills and Strategies of the Childcare Teacher.”
• If working with infants: “Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care” course will also be required.

Contact Information:

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact [e-mail] or call 608-775-0267.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Around here, loving your job is part of the job.

At Gundersen Health System, we've made it a priority to enrich the lives of our employees as they find a career they love.

Using each employee’s unique talents and passions, Gundersen is committed to delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care to the communities we serve.