Early Childhood Teacher House of Mercy FT Days

Regional Health Services of Howard County; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional Health Services of Howard County is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher for full-time day shifts. This role involves providing supervision and education for children, implementing lesson plans, and fostering family engagement. Ideal candidates will hold a CDA or equivalent credential and demonstrate a commitment to child development. Join a dynamic team dedicated to enriching children's lives through education while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and meet HHS requirements for hire.
• Experience preferred in early childhood education.
• CPR, first aid, and AED certification required within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision to children at all times indoors and outdoors.
• Implements weekly lesson plans and activities promoting children's learning.
• Promotes family engagement through communication and events.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Ability to work with families

Supervision skills

Education

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

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• Provides adequate supervision to children at all times indoors and outdoors
• Follows all health and safety requirements consistent with DHS licensing and best-practices as out-lined in Caring for our Children National Health and Safety standards
• Provides for the basic needs of children through daily routines that are respectful of each child's developmental and cultural needs
• Promotes healthy eating and mealtime practices consistent with CACFP guidelines and recommendations
• Creates and implements weekly lesson plans, activities, and projects to promote children's learning and development utilizing the center endorsed curriculum
• Screens and assesses the developmental level of assigned children in the armunity partners and House of Mercy sta? both formally and informally as needed while maintaining con?dentiality standards
• Promotes family engagement through newsletters, parent-teacher conferences, family events, and on-going verbal and written communication
• Demonstrates a commitment to on-going professional development and learning by attends 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 o?erings to total 20 hours annually.
  
  

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Essential Functions

• Provides adequate supervision to children at all times indoors and outdoors
• Follows all health and safety requirements consistent with DHS licensing and best-practices as out-lined in Caring for our Children National Health and Safety standards
• Provides for the basic needs of children through daily routines that are respectful of each child's developmental and cultural needs
• Promotes healthy eating and mealtime practices consistent with CACFP guidelines and recommendations
• Creates and implements weekly lesson plans, activities, and projects to promote children's learning and development utilizing the center endorsed curriculum
• Screens and assesses the developmental level of assigned children in the armunity partners and House of Mercy sta? both formally and informally as needed while maintaining con?dentiality standards
• Promotes family engagement through newsletters, parent-teacher conferences, family events, and on-going verbal and written communication
• Demonstrates a commitment to on-going professional development and learning by attends 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 o?erings to total 20 hours annually.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent (12 ECE or related credits ) or Associates or Bachelors degree in ECE or related field is required.
• ediatric HeartSaver w/adult module or HeartSaver w/ Infant & child modules CPR, first aid and AED certified within three (3) months of hire.
• Mandatory Child and Adult Abuse Reporter training to be completed within first 30 days of employment.
• Must be 18 years of age or older and meet all HHS requirements for hire
• Prior work experience within an early childhood center-based program preferred.
• Knowledge and skills in child development and early childhood education·
• Ability to work with children and families who are experience special circumstances (ie. homelessness, substance use, trauma)
• Ability to move and react quickly.
• Ability to get up and down from the floor
• Ability to use a computer and Goggle 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

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