Part-Time Child Care Teacher Assistant | Day Shift & Training

Trinity Health; Clinton (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

MercyOne Clinton Medical Center in Clinton, IA is seeking a part-time Child Care Teacher Assistant for the Day Shift. You will assist the teacher in caring for children aged 6 weeks to 9 years within a faith-based, not-for-profit health system.

The role requires CPR/First Aid certification within 3 months, a high school diploma, and experience in preschool settings. Training hours are specified for staff, with emphasis on child development and safety.

Qualifications

• Certification in infant, child, and adult CPR within 3 months of hire.
• Certification in infant, child and adult first aid if working more than 20 hours per pay period within 3 months of hire.
• Passes a pre-employment health assessment and every three years thereafter.
• Passes 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 or sixteen years of age if working with a Child Care Teacher.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience with working in a preschool teaching environment
• Early childhood education, training or experience preferred. 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.
• (Contact hours of training may be from one or more of the following topical areas: Child development, guidance and discipline, developmentally appropriate practices, nutrition, health and safety, communication skills, professionalism, business practices, and cross-cultural competence.)

Responsibilities

• One to two years previous work experience with children and/or schooling in Early Childhood Education
• Must have understanding of developmentally appropriate practices.
• Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission and vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.

Skills

CPR certification

First aid certification

Preschool experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

MercyOne Clinton Medical Center in Clinton, IA is seeking a part-time Child Care Teacher Assistant for the Day Shift. You will assist the teacher in caring for children aged 6 weeks to 9 years within a faith-based, not-for-profit health system.

The role requires CPR/First Aid certification within 3 months, a high school diploma, and experience in preschool settings. Training hours are specified for staff, with emphasis on child development and safety.