Child Care Teacher (Full-time)

Gundersen Health System; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Health insurance

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI is hiring a Child Care Teacher to provide developmentally appropriate activities and nurturing guidance for children while partnering with families.

The on-site, full-time role offers 40 hours per week with strong benefits including 401(k) with matching, paid time off, comprehensive health insurance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency required.
• Two years of higher education or equivalent experience in childcare.
• Current Infant-Adult BLS for Health Care Providers (AHA or Red Cross).
• Course work within 3 months of hire: Introduction to the Child Care Profession; Skills and Strategies of the Childcare Teacher.
• If working with infants: Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care required.

Responsibilities

• 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 licensing compliance and oversee co-teachers and volunteers.

Skills

Customer service

Family communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Two years of higher education or equivalent

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.Scheduled Weekly Hours:40We’re not just filling positions, we’re building careers. At Emplify Health, we care for our teams, while they care for their communities. Whether you are just starting out or looking for a change, Emplify Health supports you now and into the future. Join us and find out how a little empathy changes everything.We are a seeking a Child Care 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:40 hours/weekly, Full-time, Benefit eligible!Shift: Monday-Friday, shifts between 6am-6pmLocation: Onsite, Child Care CenterWhat 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 $16.47/hour + more for experience!Top-notch benefits: 401(k) with matching, paid time off, competitive health insurance, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy, tuition reimbursement, and moreCareer Growth/CDC - Growth opportunities and access to Emplify Health’s Career Development Center to help you navigate your careerWhat 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.Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross.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.Emplify Health, a partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, is a leading not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network based in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. With 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics, we serve 67 cities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.I f you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact [e-mail] or call 608-775-0267.We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.Equal Opportunity Employer