Early Childhood Teacher

Trinity Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated childcare professional to supervise and support children's development. The role involves creating lesson plans, ensuring safety, and engaging with families. Ideal candidates will have a CDA credential or equivalent and a passion for early childhood education.

Qualifications

• CDA credential or equivalent required.
• CPR and first aid certification within three months of hire.
• Prior work experience in early childhood preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children indoors and outdoors.
• Implement weekly lesson plans and activities.
• Promote family engagement through communication.

Skills

Child Development

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Child Development Associate (CDA)

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in ECE

Tools

Google Platform

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Essential Functions

1. Provides adequate supervision to children at all times indoors and outdoors.
2. Follows all health and safety requirements consistent with DHS licensing and best practices as outlined in Caring for our Children National Health and Safety standards.
3. Provides for the basic needs of children through daily routines that are respectful of each child's developmental and cultural needs.
4. Promotes healthy eating and mealtime practices consistent with CACFP guidelines and recommendations.
5. Creates and implements weekly lesson plans, activities, and projects to promote children’s learning and development utilizing the center-endorsed curriculum.
6. Screens and assesses the developmental level of assigned children in the community partners and House of Mercy staff both formally and informally as needed, while maintaining confidentiality standards.
7. Promotes family engagement through newsletters, parent-teacher conferences, family events, and ongoing verbal and written communication.
8. Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing professional development and learning by attending and participating in department and organization meetings as well as trainings through Early Childhood Quality Improvement Project (EcQuip), Early Head Start, DHS, and other pre-approved offerings to total 20 hours annually.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent (12 ECE or related credits), or an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in ECE or related field.
2. Pediatric HeartSaver with adult module or HeartSaver with Infant & child modules CPR, first aid, and AED certification within three (3) months of hire.
3. Mandatory Child and Adult Abuse Reporter training to be completed within the first 30 days of employment.
4. Must be 18 years of age or older and meet all HHS requirements for hire.
5. Prior work experience within an early childhood center-based program preferred.
6. Knowledge and skills in child development and early childhood education.
7. Ability to work with children and families experiencing special circumstances (e.g., homelessness, substance use, trauma).
8. Ability to move and react quickly.
9. Ability to get up and down from the floor.
10. Ability to use a computer and Google Platform.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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 protected status by law.