Teacher III (Full time) Days

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans for 32+ hours

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a childcare educator to develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum using Project Construct Indicators, Developmentally Appropriate Practice, and Accreditation Standards. You will understand each child's needs and help them become integral to the group, fostering exploration and safe, nurturing play.

You will supervise the classroom and coordinate staff interactions while adapting activities to diverse learning styles, aligning with Mercy's Mission, Values, and Service

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum utilizing established indicators and practices.
• Demonstrate understanding of each child's individual needs and support group participation.
• Supervise and manage the assigned classroom in a safe, nurturing environment.
• Coordinate staff/child interactions and adapt activities to meet learning styles with respect.

Skills

Curriculum development

Child development knowledge

Staff coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

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.

Position Details

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Licensure

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

Preferred Experience

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

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.

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.