Childcare Assistant
About The Position
MercyOne is hiring a Childcare Assistant for its 13-room Child Development Center, which serves children from 6 weeks through 10 years of age. The center provides a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. In this role, you will assist the Teacher in caring for children ages 6 weeks to 9 years. Programs are designed around children’s developmental needs. This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position working 40 hours per week. The center is open Monday through Friday from 5:45 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Typical hours for this role fall between 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. or 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Weekends and holidays are not required. MercyOne offers a comprehensive benefit plan that includes paid time off and retirement.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old to meet state licensing and ratio requirements.
- Must earn state-mandated continuing education hours in Early Childhood Education each year.
- Must meet mandatory education and training requirements within specified timeframes as required by organizational and regulatory standards.
- Complete Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.
- A passion for working with children.
Nice To Haves
- Childcare experience is strongly preferred.
- One to two years of previous work experience with children and/or schooling in Early Childhood Education is highly desirable.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Teacher in the care of children ages 6 weeks to 9 years.
- Support programs designed around the developmental needs of children.
- Help maintain a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit plan
- Paid time off
- Retirement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
