Childcare Teacher

Trinity Health Corp.; Clinton (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

MercyOne Clinton Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Childcare Teacher to support educational programs and care for children aligned with our center's goals. You will help implement activities, monitor safety, and contribute to a positive learning environment.

The role requires CPR/First Aid certifications within 3 months, background checks, and a HS diploma with possible paths to early childhood education credentials. Day shifts, full-time schedule, and benefits align with MercyOne policies.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Associate degree in early childhood or Elementary Education or CDA preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required within stated timeframes.
• Clear background checks and health assessments as specified.
• Experience with child development and safety practices is essential.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and demonstrates proper diaper changing and hand washing procedures.
• Participates in the assessment of children and parent/teacher conferences as needed.
• Exhibits interpersonal skills to relate to adults and children in a positive way.
• Demonstrates understanding of developmentally appropriate practices.
• Uses general office equipment as needed in daily activities.
• Maintains health, safety and overall development of children in the classroom.
• Documents incident/accident reports, medication forms, daily notes and lesson plans.

Skills

Diaper changing

Hand washing procedures

Interpersonal skills

Developmentally appropriate practices

Office equipment usage

Health and safety responsibility

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Associate degree in early childhood or Elementary Education

Child Development Associate (CDA)

One year diploma in Child Development

Three years of demonstrated child-related experience

Two years of demonstrated experience

Per contact hour of related child development training

Full-time staff training requirements (10 hours first year; 6 hours yearly)

Part-time staff training requirements (5 hours first year; 4 hours yearly)

Job description

Employment Type

Full time Shift: Day Shift

Description

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Childcare Teacher !

As a Childcare Teacher at MercyOne, you will sssist in executing educational programs and care for children in line with the center's written goals, policies, and philosophies.

What You’ll Do

• Identifies and demonstrates proper diaper changing and hand washing procedures.
• Participates in the assessment of children and participates in parent/teacher conferences as needed.
• Exhibits interpersonal skills to relate to adults and children at all levels in a positive way.
• Demonstrates understanding of developmentally appropriate practices.
• Understands and is able to demonstrate use of general office equipment.
• Assumes responsibility for the health, safety and general well-being as well as social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of the children assigned to classroom.
• Documents incident/accident reports, medication forms, daily notes (infants, toddlers and twos), and lesson plans (threes, fours, and Pre‑K) .

Schedule

Full time, 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

The Childcare Center is open Monday through Friday from 6:00am - 6:00pm to support a variety of schedules. No weekends or holidays!

General Requirements

• Must be certified in infant, child, and adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 3 months of hire.
• Must be certified in infant, child and adult first aid if working 20 hours or more per pay period within 3 months of hire.
• Must pass a pre‑employment health assessment and every three years thereafter.
• Must pass 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.
• Must have a total of 50 points through education, experience or child development related training in the following:
• Associate degree in early childhood or Elementary Education - 50 points
• Child Development Associate (CDA) - 50 points
• One year diploma in Child Development from a community college or technical school - 50 points
• Three years of demonstrated child‑related experience - 50 points.
• Two years of demonstrated experience - 25 points.
• Per contact hour of related child development training 1 point.
• 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.

Education

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

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.

Ministry/Facility Information

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.

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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.