Child Care Teacher Asst-Full time-Clinton

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Join the Mercy. One Family! We aer looking to hire a Child Care Teacher Assistant! As a Child Care teaching assistant at Mercy. One, you will a ssist the teacher in the care of children ranging in age from 6 weeks - 9 years . Programs are designed around the developmental needs of children .

Customers include children, parents, co-workers, volunteers, and visitors QUALIFICATIONS Certification in infant, child, and adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 3 months of hire. Certification in infant, child and adult first aid if working more than 20 hours per pay period within 3 months of hire. Passes a pre-employment health assessment and every three years thereafter.

Passes a Department of Human Services Child Abuse and Criminal Records check upon initial employment and every five years thereafter. Must be 18 years of age or older or sixteen years of age if working with a Child Care Teacher. High school diploma or equivalent Experience with working in a preschool teaching environment Early childhood education, training or experience preferred.

Full time staff require ten contact hours of training their first year and six hours every year after the initial year. Part time staff require five contact hours of training their first year and four hours per year after the initial year. (Contact hours of training may be from one or more of the following topical areas: Child development, guidance and discipline, developmentally appropriate practices, nutrition, health and safety, communication skills, professionalism, business practices, and cross-cultural competence.)

Experience: One to two years previous work experience with children and/or schooling in Early Childhood Education Must have understanding of developmentally appropriate practices. Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment. Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission and vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.

Visit Mercy. One Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at Mercy. One Health System circle of care . Want to learn more about Mercy. One Clinton? Click here: Find a Location Clinton, Iowa (IA), Mercy. One Clinton Clinton Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings.

By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.