Child Care Teacher Asst PRN

Trinity Health; Clinton (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

MercyOne Clinton Medical Center is seeking a Child Care Teacher Assistant to support teachers in caring for children from 6 weeks to 9 years. The role emphasizes developmentally appropriate practices and teamwork in a caring, faith-based setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, ensuring safety, and contributing to a positive learning environment while meeting training hour requirements for ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• CPR certification within 3 months of hire.
• First aid certification within 3 months of hire for part-time roles >20 hours.
• Passes pre-employment health assessment every 3 years.
• Passes DHS background checks every 5 years.
• Must be 18+ (or 16+ with child care teaching role).
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in preschool teaching environment preferred.
• Early childhood education training or experience required. Training hours: first year 10 hours (full-time) or 5 hours (part-time).
• Training hours cover child development, guidance, safety, nutrition, professionalism, cross-cultural competence.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in caring for children ages 6 weeks to 9 years.
• Support developmentally appropriate activities and routines.
• Attend required training hours in the first year and subsequent years.

Skills

CPR certification

First aid certification

Health assessment

Background checks

Age 18+

High school diploma

Preschool experience

Early childhood training

Training hours compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

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 249 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 aer looking to hire a Child Care Teacher Assistant!

As a Child Care teaching assistant at MercyOne, you will assist the teacher in the care of children ranging in age from 6 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 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.)

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.

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

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.