Teacher Associate-Full time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

MercyOne Child Development Center in Dubuque, IA, is hiring a full-time childcare professional for day shift. You will assist the Teacher with children ages 2-12, help implement activities, and maintain a safe, nurturing environment.

We offer paid time off and retirement benefits; passion for working with children and childcare experience preferred. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to supporting families and healthy development.

Qualifications

• Clear communication with families and staff.
• Patience and kindness when supervising children.
• Ability to follow center policies and safety guidelines.
• Wamiliarity with child development basics and activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Teacher in caring for children aged 2-12.
• Contribute ideas for developmentally appropriate activities.
• Help plan daily and weekly schedules with the Teacher.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming classroom environment.
• Communicate effectively with parents about children’s progress and needs.

Skills

Strong communication

Patience with children

Collaborative team player

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description:

Do you believe that finger painting is serious business, story time can change a child's day, and every hug, high-five, and encouraging word matters?

If so, MercyOne Child Development Center may be the perfect place for you!

Our vibrant 13-room childcare facility serves children from 6 weeks through 10 years of age, creating a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. We are seeking a caring, energetic, and dependable full-time childcare professional to join our team and make a lasting impact on the lives of children and their families. As a MercyOne colleague, you will receive our comprehensive benefit plan including paid time off and retirement. Must have a passion working with children and childcare experience is strongly preferred. .

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Actively knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the organization’s mission and core values, including the Guiding Behaviors and Caring Model Principles, and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values.

• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.
  

• Assists the Teacher in the care of children ranging in age from 2-12 years. Programs are designed around the developmental needs of children.

• Demonstrates specific customer focused behaviors relating to attitude, privacy/confidentiality, communication skills and professional behavior.

• Assists the Teacher by contributing ideas for a creative, developmentally appropriate curriculum and carries out planned activities.

• Assists the Teacher in children's weekly and daily scheduling.

• Assists Teacher in discussions on important issues or concerns with parents.

• Understands and attempts to meet the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of the children. Treats all children with respect.

• Exhibits a warm, loving, and respectful caring attitude toward all children disciplining in accordance with the Center’s guide.

• Supervises children and always provides for their physical safety. In doing so, identifies and corrects potential risk situations and hazards and completes incident reports.

• Creates an environment which is interesting and challenging to the children.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Maintains a professional, collaborative work environment so as to foster a positive public image for Mercy Medical Center.

• Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information (i.e. HIPAA, Stark, etc.).

• Must have well developed communication skills, strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.

• Must like and be patient with children.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.