Child Development Teacher

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital is seeking a Child Development Teacher for a full-time position at the Utah Valley Hospital Child Development Center in Provo, UT. The role involves hands-on care for 2–3 year olds and occasional coverage of other age groups, with shifts typically starting at 8:00am and ending between 4:00pm–5:00pm, Monday through Friday.

The ideal candidate has at least six months of early childhood experience, CPR/First Aid cert within 60 days, and a Food Handler

Qualifications

• Six months experience in an early childhood program.
• CPR and First Aid certification within 60 days of hire.
• Food Handlers Permit within 60 days of hire.
• Preference for Associate degree or CDA in related field.

Responsibilities

• Establishes a developmentally appropriate room environment that is safe, welcoming, and encourages learning.
• Provides direct supervision of children at all times.
• Interacts warmly with children using approved early childhood standards and attends to their needs.
• Completes 20 hours of required annual training and adheres to regulatory standards.
• Maintains daily records including attendance, incident reports, and portfolios for progress.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Love children

Patience

Organizational skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Emergency response

Computer literacy

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Development/Education

CDA – Child Development Associate

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Word

Internet navigation

Job description

Job Description

Full-time position (36 hrs/wk). Primarily in a 2—3-year-old classroom with the possibility of covering other age groups occasionally.

The Child Development Teacher promotes an environment of care for children that is safe and nurturing. The Child Development teacher interacts with children using developmentally appropriate practice to support their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.

Posting Specifics

• Pay Rate: Based on experience
• Shift Details: Full-time positions (36 hrs/wk) Hours of operation at the Center are Monday-Friday from 5:45am - 6:45pm. Typically STARTING at 8:00am and ENDING between 4:00pm - 5:00pm. Need to be available all 5 days a week (Monday - Friday).
• Location: Child Development Center, Located at the R-Kids (Utah Valley Hospital Child Development Center)
• Additional Details: Passion for working with young children Flexibility in schedule Creativity and adaptability Interest in a long-term career working with young children

Due to the nature of the center being census based, scheduling differs based on how many children attend each day and there are often many changes to the schedule so this position requires flexibility to work well.

• This role involves providing continuous hands‑on care for young children, including frequent floor‑level interaction, diaper changing, and supporting their daily needs throughout the day.

Minimum Qualifications

• Six months experience working in an early childhood program
• Pediatric CPR, First Aid Certification within 60 days of hire
• Food Handlers Permit within 60 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Development/Education or a closely related field (Elementary Education, Family-Life Studies, Child Psychology). Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.
• Certificate in Early Childhood Development (CDA – Child Development Associate)

Essential Functions

This position works under broad guidelines dependent on the age, development, and classroom regulations for each group of children. Teachers must have great flexibility in providing care and activities for children.

• Establishes a developmentally appropriate room environment that is safe, welcoming, clean, nurturing, and that stimulates learning and discovery.
• Provides direct supervision of children at all times.
• Warmly interacts with children using approved early childhood education standards and immediately attends to their physical and emotional needs.
• Follows all regulatory standards and best practices as outlined by Utah Department of Health, Child Care Licensing. Completes 20 hours of training to review these required standards annually.
• Accurately and professionally maintain daily records as required by State Licensing including incident reports, attendance sheets, and daily record sheets.
• Organizes engaging and educational activities, materials, and daily schedules that meet the developmental goals for each child in care.
• Maintain observation notes, conduct formal assessments, and provide other portfolio documentation to assess children’s progress in achieving developmental milestones and behaviors. Information on each child’s development will be shared with parents regularly, with two formal parent conferences annually.
• Observes and recognizes obvious difficulties individual children are having mastering developmentally appropriate milestones or behavior and discusses follow‑up actions with leader and parents if needed.
• Is a team player and a continuous learner

Skills

• Knowledge of child development and experience caring for children
• Love children. Flexibility to follow children’s interests/needs, have patience and be kind.
• Ability to proactively resolve conflict and keep calm under stress
• Good organizational skills and time management
• Excellent customer service
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to react quickly in emergencies to keep children safe
• Basic computer knowledge (Outlook Email, Microsoft Word, Internet navigation, uploading documentation) to maintain records, complete required training, communicate with parents/staff, plan curriculum

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employees to see and read information, documentation, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and to be able to assess children’s needs.
• Frequent interactions with children, colleagues, clients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate supplies and equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes manual writing, frequent use of computer/tablet (typing, documenting), performing routine care duties (changing diapers, sanitizing/cleaning, preparing/serving food, medication/bottle preparation), and engaging with children in fine‑motor play. Dexterity and strength of hands and arms is needed to frequently lift and carry children up to 35 pounds.
• Expected to utilize full range of movement to safely care for children. Full range of movement includes the ability to walk, bend to retrieve, push, pull, and lift/carry children and equipment weighing up to 35 pounds. Employees must interact with children at the child’s level, which requires the ability to frequently lean over, bend squat/crouch, kneel, work on hands and knees, get down and back up from floor level, and sit on the floor or at a low level.
• Expected to be able to quickly respond to an emergency by running after a child in danger and perform all CPR/First Aid actions.

Location

Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital

Work City

Provo

Work State

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Hourly Rate

$18.76 - $24.38

Benefits

We care about your well‑being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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