Teacher Associate-Full time

Trinity Health•Dubuque, IA

41d•Onsite

About The Position

Do you believe that finger painting is serious business, story time can change a child's day, and every hug, high-five, and encouraging word matters? If so, MercyOne Child Development Center may be the perfect place for you! Our vibrant 13-room childcare facility serves children from 6 weeks through 10 years of age, creating a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. We are seeking a caring, energetic, and dependable full-time childcare professional to join our team and make a lasting impact on the lives of children and their families. As a MercyOne colleague, you will receive our comprehensive benefit plan including paid time off and retirement. Must have a passion working with children and childcare experience is strongly preferred.

Requirements

Must have well developed communication skills, strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
Must like and be patient with children.

Nice To Haves

childcare experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists the Teacher in the care of children ranging in age from 2-12 years. Programs are designed around the developmental needs of children.
Assists the Teacher by contributing ideas for a creative, developmentally appropriate curriculum and carries out planned activities.
Assists the Teacher in children's weekly and daily scheduling.
Assists Teacher in discussions on important issues or concerns with parents.
Understands and attempts to meet the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of the children. Treats all children with respect.
Supervises children and always provides for their physical safety. In doing so, identifies and corrects potential risk situations and hazards and completes incident reports.
Creates an environment which is interesting and challenging to the children.