Child Care Teacher Full Time -8220

Kingman Regional Medical Center • Kingman, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country. The Learning Center Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment while promoting children's growth in all developmental areas. The Teacher serves as the primary classroom leader and works collaboratively with all staff and families.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 21 years of age
• Basic First Aid and CPR (Child and Infant) Heartsaver certification or BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Completion of 24-hours of Arizona Registry-approved early childhood education training
• Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Knowledge of Arizona Licensing Regulations, DES requirements, and developmentally appropriate practices

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in early childhood education, child development, or related field
• One year of childcare experience
• Child Development Associate (CDA)

Responsibilities

• Monitors children's safety and well-being through regular head counts and promptly report injuries, illnesses, suspected abuse, safety concerns, or licensing violations.
• Plans and implements developmentally appropriate curriculum, lesson plans, and classroom activities that support each child's growth and learning needs.
• Creates and maintains an engaging, organized, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment that promotes learning and exploration.
• Observes and documents children's progress, support developmental assessments, and encourage social-emotional growth, independence, and positive behavior.
• Builds positive relationships with children and families while communicating daily activities, developmental milestones, concerns, and maintaining confidentiality.
• Maintains accurate attendance, incident reports, developmental records, and required documentation using approved systems and processes.
• Ensures a clean, safe, and sanitary classroom environment by following health and sanitation procedures and monitoring supplies, toys, and equipment.
• Demonstrates classroom leadership and professionalism by coaching Assistant Childcare Teachers, participating in required training and meetings, following the chain of command, maintaining dependable attendance, and adapting to operational needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of department and organization.

What This Job Offers

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