Teacher I (PRN) Days

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement matching

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a dedicated caregiver to help develop and implement age-appropriate curricula, applying Developmentally Appropriate Practice and accreditation standards. The role focuses on understanding each child’s needs, fostering their growth through exploration, and coordinating staff interactions to maintain a safe, nurturing classroom aligned with Mercy’s mission and values.

The position emphasizes supervising the classroom, ensuring adaptations for different learning styles, and

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be registered with the State of practice Family Care Safety Registry within 15 days of hire.
• 1 year child care experience preferred.
• Experience working with children in an early childhood setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and carry through age-appropriate curriculum using Project Construct Indicators and Developmentally Appropriate Practice and Accreditation Standards.
• Understand each child's individual needs as well as the group and assist each child in becoming an integral member of the group.
• Provide opportunities for children to construct knowledge through exploration and play experiences.
• Coordinate staff/child interaction and activities to support a safe and nurturing environment.
• Supervise and manage the assigned classroom in alignment with Mercy Mission, Values and Service Standards.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Curriculum development

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Responsible for the development, implementation and carry through of age appropriate curriculum utilizing Project Construct Indicators, Developmentally Appropriate Practice and Accreditation Standards. Demonstrates the ability to understand each child's individual needs as well as the group. Assists each child in becoming an integral member of the group. Provides opportunities for children to construct their own knowledge through exploration and play experiences. Provides a smooth coordination of staff/child interaction and activities appropriately. Adaptations are provided when necessary to meet the individual learning style of each child. Relates to children in a positive and respectful manner. Responsible for the supervision and management of assigned classroom while providing a safe and nurturing environment. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our Mission, Values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Job Description

Responsible for the development, implementation and carry through of age appropriate curriculum utilizing Project Construct Indicators, Developmentally Appropriate Practice and Accreditation Standards. Demonstrates the ability to understand each child's individual needs as well as the group. Assists each child in becoming an integral member of the group. Provides opportunities for children to construct their own knowledge through exploration and play experiences. Provides a smooth coordination of staff/child interaction and activities appropriately. Adaptations are provided when necessary to meet the individual learning style of each child. Relates to children in a positive and respectful manner. Responsible for the supervision and management of assigned classroom while providing a safe and nurturing environment. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our Mission, Values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Find your calling at Mercy!

Responsible for the development, implementation and carry through of age appropriate curriculum utilizing Project Construct Indicators, Developmentally Appropriate Practice and Accreditation Standards. Demonstrates the ability to understand each child's individual needs as well as the group. Assists each child in becoming an integral member of the group. Provides opportunities for children to construct their own knowledge through exploration and play experiences. Provides a smooth coordination of staff/child interaction and activities appropriately. Adaptations are provided when necessary to meet the individual learning style of each child. Relates to children in a positive and respectful manner. Responsible for the supervision and management of assigned classroom while providing a safe and nurturing environment. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our Mission, Values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Licensure

Experience:

Certifications: Must be registered with the State of practice Family Care Safety Registry within 15 days of hire.

Other

Preferred Education

Preferred Licensure

Preferred Experience

• 1 year child care experience preferred.
• Experience working with children in an early childhood setting preferred.

Preferred Certifications

Preferred Other

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• paid time off
• tuition support
• matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.