Childcare Assistant

Trinity Health•Dubuque, IA

About The Position

MercyOne is seeking a caring, energetic, and dependable Childcare Assistant for its 13-room Child Development Center. The center serves children from 6 weeks through 10 years of age and provides a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment that supports children’s learning, growth, and development. The Childcare Assistant helps the Teacher care for children ages 6 weeks to 9 years, with programs designed around children’s developmental needs. This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position for 40 hours per week. The center is open Monday through Friday from 5:45 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. to support a variety of schedules. Typical hours for this role are 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, including paid time off and retirement.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old to meet state licensing and ratio requirements.
Must earn the state-mandated number of continuing education hours in Early Childhood Education each year.
Must meet mandatory education and training requirements within the timeframes set by organizational or regulatory standards.
Must 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 caring for children ranging in age from 6 weeks to 9 years.
Support programs designed around children’s developmental needs.
Meet state-mandated annual continuing education hours in Early Childhood Education.
Complete mandatory education and training within required timeframes.
Complete Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.