Full-Time Childcare Specialist — Nurture & Grow

MercyOne Medical Group; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Benefits package

Job summary

MercyOne Child Development Center in Dubuque, IA, is hiring a full-time childcare professional for day shifts. The 13-room facility serves children from 6 weeks to 10 years old and offers a nurturing, safe environment where kids can learn, grow, and thrive.

We value caring, energetic staff; benefits include paid time off and retirement. Prior childcare experience is strongly preferred, and candidates must meet state education requirements and complete mandatory trainings within specified

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must earn State Mandatory hours of continuing education in Early Childhood Education per year.
• Must meet all mandatory education and training requirements within specified timeframes as required by organizational/regulatory standards.
• Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.
• One to two years previous work experience with children and/or schooling in Early Childhood Education is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide a warm, nurturing environment for children.
• Supervise children and ensure their physical safety.
• Assist and carry out planned activities for children.
• Recognize and meet children's physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs.
• Apply positive reinforcement and redirection as behavior management.
• Collaborate with families and peers to support children's development.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold the organization's mission and values.

Skills

Caring demeanor

Team orientation

Communication skills

Patience

Childcare experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Early Childhood Education continuing education

Job description

MercyOne Child Development Center in Dubuque, IA, is hiring a full-time childcare professional for day shifts. The 13-room facility serves children from 6 weeks to 10 years old and offers a nurturing, safe environment where kids can learn, grow, and thrive.

We value caring, energetic staff; benefits include paid time off and retirement. Prior childcare experience is strongly preferred, and candidates must meet state education requirements and complete mandatory trainings within specified