Early Childhood Teacher — Nurture Growth & Community

Trinity Health; Iowa; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne is hiring a Teacher – House of Mercy in Des Moines, IA. You will use center-approved curriculum to promote children's learning and development and support families’ diverse needs.

Qualifying candidates hold a CDA or degree in ECE, CPR/First Aid certification within 3 months, and complete required trainings within set timeframes; you will foster a nurturing, inclusive environment aligned with NAEYC and licensing standards.

Qualifications

• CDA or related degree required.
• CPR, first aid and AED certification within three months.
• Mandatory abuse reporting training within 30 days.
• Essentials Child Care Pre-service within 90 days.
• Universal Precautions online training within 30 days.
• ISU-Passport orientation within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Promote children's learning and development using center curricula.
• Support families' diverse needs and circumstances.
• Provide a nurturing, non-biased environment that builds secure relationships.
• Ensure health, safety, and teaching practices align with NAEYC, Early Head Start and licensing standards.

Skills

Child development

Early childhood education

Social-emotional development

Goggle Platform

Education

CDA credential or related degree

Heart Saver CPR/First Aid with AED

Mandatory Child and Adult Abuse Reporter training

Essentials Child Care Pre-service

Universal Precautions online training

ISU-Passport to Early Childhood Education teacher orientation

Job description

MercyOne is hiring a Teacher – House of Mercy in Des Moines, IA. You will use center-approved curriculum to promote children's learning and development and support families’ diverse needs.

Qualifying candidates hold a CDA or degree in ECE, CPR/First Aid certification within 3 months, and complete required trainings within set timeframes; you will foster a nurturing, inclusive environment aligned with NAEYC and licensing standards.