Child Care Teacher Asst-Full time-Clinton

MercyOne Medical Group; Clinton (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Medical Group in Clinton, IA is seeking a full‑time Child Care Teacher Assistant for day shifts. You will assist the teacher in caring for children aged 6 weeks through 9 years, with programs designed around developmental needs.

Responsibilities include supporting activities, engaging children, and communicating with families and staff to promote a caring, safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a preschool teaching environment is required.
• Passive and active supervision of children to ensure safety.
• Strong communication with parents, co-workers and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in caring for children aged 6 weeks to 9 years.
• Support developmentally appropriate activities and programs.
• Engage with children to promote learning and well‑being.

Skills

Child care experience

Team collaboration

Safety & health awareness

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Early childhood education training

Job description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Join the MercyOne Family! We aer looking to hire a Child Care Teacher Assistant!

As a Child Care teaching assistant at MercyOne, you will a ssist the teacher in the care of children ranging in age from6 weeks - 9 years . Programs are designed around the developmental needs of children .

Customers include children, parents, co-workers, volunteers, and visitors

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 or sixteen years of age if working with a Child Care Teacher.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience with working in a preschool teaching environment
• Early childhood education, training or experience preferred. Full time staff require ten contact hours of training their first year and six hours every year after the initial year. Part time staff required 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.)

Experience

One to two years previous work experience with children and/or schooling in Early Childhood Education

Must have understanding of developmentally appropriate practices. Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment. 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.

Clinton

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.