Teacher I

Bon Secours Health System • Richmond, VA

27d

About The Position

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: Days/Evenings (United States of America) Primary Function/General Purpose of Position The Teacher I plans and implements the curriculum, supervision and management of the program and the classroom. This position demonstrates the knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the children’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each child’s requirement relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide care needed as described in the departmental policies and procedures Essential Job Functions Plans and implements educational activities for the assigned classroom Supervises play activities, meals, and rest time Records children’s daily activities and maintains daily student records Maintains open communication with parents Implements positive, supportive methods of behavior management Performs functions to safeguard children’s wellness and safety along with reporting accidents and accurately reporting details on an incident report. Obtains certification and administers medication and documents same Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the children served Maintains classroom bulletin boards and parent information areas Conducts parent teacher conferences. Maintains children’s portfolios This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Licensing/Certification None Education Have an endorsement or bachelor’s degree in a child related field; OR Have 3 months of programmatic experience and at least one of the following education backgrounds: A one-year early childhood certificate from a college or university that consists of at least 30 semester hours; OR A child development credential by an organization listed in the Code of Virginia OR A teaching diploma from an internationally or nationally recognized Montessori organization OR Have 6 months of supervised programmatic experience and Within six months before being promoted or beginning work or one month after being promoted or beginning work a minimum of 24 hours of training shall be completed in child development, playground safety, health and safety issues and preventing and reporting child abuse and neglect. Incumbent must successfully meet the requirements indicated in the Code of Virginia and obtain and successfully complete the required background checks per the Code of Virginia. Work Experience None Training None Skills Office systems Behavior management Educational strategies Classroom management Incident reporting Growth development Child development Educational policy Education projects Attention to detail Critical thinking Oral communication Written communication Empathy Compassion Teamwork Conflict resolution Active listening Relationship building School education Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer. As a Bon Secours associate, you’re part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. What we offer Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status. Department: Child Care Center - Richmond Health Source It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email [email protected]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]. We believe your best is yet to come. At Bon Secours, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission.

Requirements

• Office systems
• Behavior management
• Educational strategies
• Classroom management
• Incident reporting
• Growth development
• Child development
• Educational policy
• Education projects
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking
• Oral communication
• Written communication
• Empathy
• Compassion
• Teamwork
• Conflict resolution
• Active listening
• Relationship building
• School education
• Have an endorsement or bachelor’s degree in a child related field; OR Have 3 months of programmatic experience and at least one of the following education backgrounds: A one-year early childhood certificate from a college or university that consists of at least 30 semester hours; OR A child development credential by an organization listed in the Code of Virginia OR A teaching diploma from an internationally or nationally recognized Montessori organization OR Have 6 months of supervised programmatic experience and Within six months before being promoted or beginning work or one month after being promoted or beginning work a minimum of 24 hours of training shall be completed in child development, playground safety, health and safety issues and preventing and reporting child abuse and neglect.
• Incumbent must successfully meet the requirements indicated in the Code of Virginia and obtain and successfully complete the required background checks per the Code of Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements educational activities for the assigned classroom
• Supervises play activities, meals, and rest time
• Records children’s daily activities and maintains daily student records
• Maintains open communication with parents
• Implements positive, supportive methods of behavior management
• Performs functions to safeguard children’s wellness and safety along with reporting accidents and accurately reporting details on an incident report.
• Obtains certification and administers medication and documents same
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the children served
• Maintains classroom bulletin boards and parent information areas
• Conducts parent teacher conferences.
• Maintains children’s portfolios

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• incentives
• referral bonuses
• 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

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