Child Development Associate

Banner Health Corporate; Torrington (WY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Banner Health Corporate in Torrington, Wyoming, is seeking a Child Development Associate to support a small, dedicated team in a pediatric care setting. The role emphasizes love and understanding of children’s emotions, adaptability to change, and collaboration with colleagues in a community hospital environment.

The position involves planning, implementing early education activities, and maintaining a safe, clean classroom.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience working with children is typically gained through one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior staff with planning and implementing development/educational curriculum.
• Maintain a healthy learning environment and health/safety practices.
• Lead creative activities promoting physical, intellectual, social and emotional development.
• Assist with record keeping, inventories, and resource ordering.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Patience with children

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Primary City/State: Torrington, Wyoming

Department Name: Daycare Ctr Svcs-Hosp

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Clinical Care

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Opened in 1977, Torrington Community Hospital is a critical access hospital that provides excellent medical care to residents in southeast Wyoming and bordering Nebraska communities.

As a Child Development Associate you must be someone who is self‑motivated, enjoys being part of a team, continuous learner, able to be adaptable to constant change (because every day is a new day with children), and have a love and understanding of children and their emotions. The care for children is a big responsibility and at Torrington Community Hospital the small very close‑knit team takes that very seriously.

Community Hospital in Torrington, Wyo. is a 25‑bed critical access hospital. We take pride in providing thoughtful medical care to residents in southeast Wyoming and bordering Nebraska communities, and we live our commitment to these communities in many ways. In fact, with the recent completion of an extensive expansion and remodel initiative, we are at an exciting and pivotal point in our development. We offer an innovative environment that includes digital mammography, a state‑of‑the‑art emergency department, electronic medical records and a computerized OB system designed to reduce the chances of complications during labor and delivery. In addition, our location in close proximity to the Black Hills, Rocky Mountains and Denver offers a wide variety of lifestyle advantages, including small town charm and limitless recreational activities.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position assists in the care of a group of children at a singular site. This position assists with the planning and implementation of a development/educational program for a program or child care center according to established parameters.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• 1. Assists senior staff with planning and implementation of the development/educational curriculum, lesson plans and programs in the individual classroom/playroom to ensure a well run, purposeful program that meets departmental goals and is responsive to participant needs.
• 2. Assists with the promotion and maintenance of a healthy learning environment that minimizes potential and actual injury. Cleans and maintains toys and materials. Demonstrates health and safety practices.
• 3. Assists with planning and leading creative activities that promote physical, intellectual, social and emotional competence of the enrolled children. Participates in the social development of young children.
• 4. Participates in other various activities which may consist of record keeping, maintaining inventories and ordering or reporting needed resources. Assists children and parents as necessary.
• 5. This position works under regular supervision from senior staff. This position may have frequent interaction with employees/physicians and their family members, patients/residents, visitors, community agencies and vendors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• The position also requires skills and abilities typically gained through one year of experience in working with children.
• Must comply with applicable registration regulations and health requirements for assignment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats.
• Must demonstrate responsibility, flexibility and sensitivity to children.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with young children from birth to age five in classroom setting.
• An Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Early Childhood Special Education that encompass the following: child development and learning of children birth through kindergarten; family and community relationships; observing, documenting and assessing young children; teaching and learning; and professional practices and development, including relevant field‑based experience, from an accredited institution.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Shift Details

This is a PRN Varied Shift role, shifts would be anywhere from Monday‑Friday 6:00am‑7:00pm and will help to cover breaks, vacation time, and high-volume times.

Benefits

• We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package for all benefit‑eligible positions.

EEO Statement

EEO Statement: EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Banner Health supports a drug‑free work environment.

Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to make health care easier, so life can be better. The many locations, career opportunities, and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner Journey unique and fulfilling for every employee.