Child Care Teacher (Full-time)

Gundersen Health System • La Crosse, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a Childcare Teacher to join their growing and thriving organization. This role offers an opportunity to provide customer service and effective engagement to the children and families served in the coulee region of La Crosse, Wisconsin. Emplify Health is a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network formed by the partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, with headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. The extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, supported by over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers. The organization is committed to delivering primary, specialty, and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, WI, is a leading provider of primary and specialized care in its region, serving over 500,000 residents. It encompasses a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, Level II Trauma Center, community clinics, affiliate critical access hospitals, nursing homes, behavioral health services, vision centers, pharmacies, and air and ground ambulance services. The company fosters an employee-first culture, work-life balance, and career advancement opportunities, aiming to inspire employees to deliver 'Love + Medicine' through relentless caring, learning, and innovating.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalency, along with two years of higher education or an equivalent combination of higher education and/or work experience as a childcare teacher in a licensed childcare center.
• If higher education is not in child development, course work will be required within 3 months of hire to include: "Introduction to the Child Care Profession", "Skills and Strategies of the Childcare Teacher."
• Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement daily developmentally appropriate programs for children.
• Maintain a safe and conducive environment for growth and development.
• Create tailored lesson plans and promote positive self-esteem.
• Communicate effectively with families and facilitate parent conferences.
• Ensure compliance with licensing rules and oversee co-teachers and volunteers.

Benefits

• Support to grow in your career with access to our Career Development Center and Tuition Investment Program
• Top-rated retirement plan
• healthcare benefits
• Departmental leadership that supports you as you do your best work.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses
• employee-first culture
• work-life balance
• career advancement & growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree