Child Care Teacher Asst PRN

Trinity Health • Clinton, IA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Clinton Medical Center is a Catholic, not-for-profit, full-service community health system serving counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. With approximately 50,000 patient admissions every year, MercyOne Clinton operates 249 licensed beds. In addition to a wide range of traditional hospital services, MercyOne Clinton provides a continuum of care with specialized services in wound care, radiation oncology, dialysis, imaging, sleep disorders, therapy services, and skilled care. MercyOne Clinton has a staff of more than 800 employees, making it one of the community’s largest employers. Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Child Care Teacher Assistant! As a Child Care teaching assistant at MercyOne, you will assist the teacher in the care of children ranging in age from 6 weeks - 9 years. Programs are designed around the developmental needs of children. Customers include children, parents, co-workers, volunteers, and visitors.

Requirements

• Certification in infant, child, and adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 3 months of hire.
• Certification in infant, child and adult first aid if working more than 20 hours per pay period within 3 months of hire.
• Passes a pre-employment health assessment and every three years thereafter.
• Passes a Department of Human Services Child Abuse and Criminal Records check upon initial employment and every five years thereafter.
• Must be 18 years of age or older or sixteen years of age if working with a Child Care Teacher.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience with working in a preschool teaching environment
• One to two years previous work experience with children and/or schooling in Early Childhood Education
• Must have understanding of developmentally appropriate practices.
• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission and vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.

Nice To Haves

• Early childhood education, training or experience preferred.
• Full time staff require ten contact hours of training their first year and six hours every year after the initial year.
• Part time staff require five contact hours of training their first year and four hours per year after the initial year.
• (Contact hours of training may be from one or more of the following topical areas: Child development, guidance and discipline, developmentally appropriate practices, nutrition, health and safety, communication skills, professionalism, business practices, and cross-cultural competence.)

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in the care of children ranging in age from 6 weeks - 9 years.
• Programs are designed around the developmental needs of children.
• Customers include children, parents, co-workers, volunteers, and visitors.

Benefits

• Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED