Part-Time Day-Shift Child Care Teacher Assistant

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

Job summary

MercyOne Clinton Medical Center is seeking a Child Care Teacher Assistant to support teachers in caring for children from 6 weeks to 9 years. The role emphasizes developmentally appropriate practices and teamwork in a caring, faith-based setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, ensuring safety, and contributing to a positive learning environment while meeting training hour requirements for ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• CPR certification within 3 months of hire.
• First aid certification within 3 months of hire for part-time roles >20 hours.
• Passes pre-employment health assessment every 3 years.
• Passes DHS background checks every 5 years.
• Must be 18+ (or 16+ with child care teaching role).
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in preschool teaching environment preferred.
• Early childhood education training or experience required. Training hours: first year 10 hours (full-time) or 5 hours (part-time).
• Training hours cover child development, guidance, safety, nutrition, professionalism, cross-cultural competence.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in caring for children ages 6 weeks to 9 years.
• Support developmentally appropriate activities and routines.
• Attend required training hours in the first year and subsequent years.

Skills

CPR certification

First aid certification

Health assessment

Background checks

Age 18+

High school diploma

Preschool experience

Early childhood training

Training hours compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

MercyOne Clinton Medical Center is seeking a Child Care Teacher Assistant to support teachers in caring for children from 6 weeks to 9 years. The role emphasizes developmentally appropriate practices and teamwork in a caring, faith-based setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, ensuring safety, and contributing to a positive learning environment while meeting training hour requirements for ongoing professional development.