Child Development Teacher PRN

Intermountain Healthcare; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare is seeking a Child Development Teacher for the Logan, UT area. This PRN role involves caring for young children at the Logan Regional Hospital Child Development Center, with a focus on developmentally appropriate activities, safety, and daily routines.

The position requires at least six months experience in an early childhood program, and CPR/First Aid and Food Handlers permits within 60 days of hire. An Associate degree or CDA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Six months experience in an early childhood program.
• Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification within 60 days of hire.
• Food Handlers Permit within 60 days of hire.
• Associate degree in Early Childhood Development/Education or closely related field preferred; degree from accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on care for young children throughout the day.
• Plan and lead developmentally appropriate educational activities.
• Change diapers and assist with daily routines.
• Maintain daily records and licensing observations.
• Communicate with parents during conferences and updates.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Flexibility

Communication skills

Customer service

Emergency response

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Development/Education

CDA – Child Development Associate

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Food Handlers Permit

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Word

Internet navigation

Job description

Job Description:PRN position - Caregiver MUST have a flexible schedule with willingness to work ALL shifts, including FridaysThe 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:Benefits Eligible : NoPay Rate: Based on Experience.Shift Details: PRN position - Seeking a candidate who is available to work EVERY Friday (7:00am - 6:30pm) AND will help cover other shifts in the department as needed throughout the rest of the weekLocated at the Logan Regional Hospital Child Development CenterAdditional Details :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.Will be working with children to provide educational activities and support care routines throughout the day.Experience with educational activities of Early childhood age groups is preferred .The Child Dev Centers hours of operations are 6am - 6pm.Minimum QualificationsSix months experience working in an early childhood programPediatric CPR, First Aid Certification within 60 days of hireFood Handlers Permit within 60 days of hirePreferred QualificationsAssociate 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 FunctionsThis 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 learnerSkillsKnowledge of child development and experience caring for childrenLove children. Flexibility to follow children’s interests/needs, have patience and be kind.Ability to proactively resolve conflict and keep calm under stressGood organizational skills and time managementExcellent customer serviceProfessional verbal and written communication skillsAbility to react quickly in emergencies to keep children safeBasic computer knowledge (Outlook Email, Microsoft Word, Internet navigation, uploading documentation) to maintain records, complete required training, communicate with parents/staff, plan curriculumPhysical RequirementsOngoing 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:Best Friends Child Development - LoganWork City:LoganWork State:UtahScheduled Weekly Hours:0The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$18.76 - $24.38We 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.By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.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.At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence (\"AI\") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.All positions subject to close without notice.