Child Care Teacher 4 Yr Old FT

Trinity Health; Clinton (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving community health! As a Child Care Teacher, you'll play a vital role in nurturing and educating children, ensuring their safety and well-being. This position offers a collaborative environment where you can inspire young minds while working alongside a dedicated team. With a focus on developmentally appropriate practices, you'll help shape the future of children in a supportive and enriching atmosphere. Embrace this opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of families and contribute to a mission-driven healthcare system.

Benefits

Full benefits package

Competitive compensation

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Must have understanding of developmentally appropriate practices.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid required within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing educational programs and care for children.
• Document incident reports and daily notes for children.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Child Development Knowledge

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Early Childhood Education Training

Job description

Employment Type: Full timeShift: Day Shift Description: At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.
MercyOne Clinton Medical Center is a Catholic, not-for-profit, full-service community health system serving counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. With approximately 50,000 patient admissions every year, MercyOne Clinton operates 163 licensed beds. In addition to a wide range of traditional hospital services, MercyOne Clinton provides a continuum of care with specialized services in wound care, radiation oncology, dialysis, imaging, sleep disorders, therapy services, and skilled care. MercyOne Clinton has a staff of more than 800 employees, making it one of the community’s largest employers.

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Child Care Teacher.

As a Child Care Teacher at MercyOne, you will assist in executing educational programs and care for children in line with the center’s written goals, policies, and philosophies.

• Identifies and demonstrates proper diaper changing and hand washing procedures.
• Participates in the assessment of children and participates in parent / teacher conferences as needed.
• Exhibits interpersonal skills to relate to adults and children at all levels in a positive way.
• Demonstrates understanding of developmentally appropriate practices.
• Understands and is able to demonstrate use of general office equipment.
• Assumes responsibility for the health, safety and general well being as well as social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of the children assigned to classroom.
• Documents incident/accident reports, medication forms, daily notes (infants, toddlers and two’s) and lesson plans (threes, fours and Pre-K)

Schedule:

• Days Monday - Friday.

General Requirements:

• Certification in infant, child, and adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 3 months of hire.
• Certification in infant, child and adult first aid if working more than 20 hours per pay period within 3 months of hire.
• Passes a pre-employment health assessment and every three years thereafter.
• Passes a Department of Human Services Child Abuse and Criminal Records check upon initial employment and every five years thereafter.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have understanding of developmentally appropriate practices.
• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Must have a total of 50 points through education, experience or child development related training in the following:
  • Associate degree in early childhood or Elementary Education – 50 points
  • Child Development Associate (CDA) – 50 points
  • One year diploma in Child Development from a community college or technical school – 50 points
  • Three years of demonstrated child-related experience – 50 points.
  • Two years of demonstrated experience – 25 points.
  • Per contact hour of related child development training 1 point.
  • Full time staff require ten contact hours of training their first year and six hours every year after the initial year.
  • Part time staff require five contact hours of training their first year and four hours per year after the initial year.

(Contact hours of training may be from one or more of the following topical areas: Child development, guidance and discipline, developmentally appropriate practices, nutrition, health and safety, communication skills, professionalism, business practices, and cross-cultural competence.

• Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission and vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Early childhood education, training or experience preferred.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

Want to learn more about MercyOne Clinton? Click here: Find a Location Clinton, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Clinton

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.