Child Care Teacher Asst- Full time

Trinity Health • Clinton, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists in executing educational programs and care for children in line with the center’s written goals, policies, and philosophies. 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
• 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.)
• One to two years previous work experience with children and/or schooling in Early Childhood Education

Responsibilities

• Assists in executing educational programs and care for children in line with the center’s written goals, policies, and philosophies.
• Assist the teacher in the care of children ranging in age from 6 weeks - 9 years.

Benefits

• 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED