Teacher Assistant - St. Francis Childcare Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

401(k) / 403(b) with employer match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a caregiver/educator to support the lead teacher in providing care and educational activities for children. The role includes supervising meals, play, and rest times, communicating with families, and preparing classroom materials.

You will safeguard children’s wellness and safety, may administer medications per policy, and apply growth/development knowledge to meet each child’s needs under supervision.

Qualifications

• Knowledge generally acquired through school experiences.
• Knowledge generally acquired through the completion of a high school education.
• Incumbent must successfully meet the requirements indicated in the Code of Virginia and obtain and successfully complete background checks as required by the Code of Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and implements educational activities under the direction of the Lead Teacher.
• Supervises play activities, meals and rest time of the children.
• Maintains open communication with parents.
• Prepares supplies and materials for classroom activities.
• Performs functions to safeguard the children’s wellness and safety. Reports accidents and accurately records an incident report.
• Obtains certification to administer medication, administers medication and accurately documents the same.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development and the ability to assess data to identify each child’s requirements.

Skills

Open communication with parents

Education

High school education

Job description

Job Summary: The primary responsibility of this position is to provide care and educational services to children under the supervision and guidance of the lead teacher

Job Summary: The primary responsibility of this position is to provide care and educational services to children under the supervision and guidance of the lead teacher

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares and implements educational activities under the direction of the Lead Teacher.
• Supervises play activities, meals and rest time of the children.
• Maintains open communication with parents.
• Prepares supplies and materials for classroom activities.
• Performs functions to safeguard the children’s wellness and safety. Reports accidents and accurately records an incident report.
• Obtains certification to administer medication, administers medication and accurately documents the same.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the child served. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the children’s status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each child’s requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the departmental policies and procedures.

Employment Qualifications

• Knowledge generally acquired through school experiences.
• Knowledge generally acquired through the completion of a high school education.
• Incumbent must successfully meet the requirements indicated in the Code of Virginia and obtain and successfully complete background checks as required by the Code of Virginia.

Range:

Minimum: $16.32

Maximum: $23.15

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being - personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affinieative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]