Child Life Teacher

Tenet Healthcare • Detroit, MI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.
At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance.
Under the direction of the Child Life Services Department leader, provides educational services for hospitalized patients in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Assist patients in completing schoolwork. Plans and implements supplementary educational activities. Coordinates homebound services for those patients who are unable to return to school after discharge. Maintains academic involvement with the patient’s home school by acting as a liaison between the hospital and the school. Obtains assignments and communicates special needs the patient may have upon re-entering the school environment. Provides appropriate patient chart notes regarding services rendered and information that could impact patient.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education.
• State of Michigan teaching certificate.
• One to two years teaching experience in a school or other educational setting.

Nice To Haves

• A special education endorsement is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provides educational services for hospitalized patients in Kindergarten through 12th grade.
• Assist patients in completing schoolwork.
• Plans and implements supplementary educational activities.
• Coordinates homebound services for those patients who are unable to return to school after discharge.
• Maintains academic involvement with the patient’s home school by acting as a liaison between the hospital and the school.
• Obtains assignments and communicates special needs the patient may have upon re-entering the school environment.
• Provides appropriate patient chart notes regarding services rendered and information that could impact patient.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level