Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Childcare Teacher! As a Childcare Teacher at MercyOne, you will sssist in executing educational programs and care for children in line with the center’s written goals, policies, and philosophies. What You'll Do: • Identifies and demonstrates proper diaper changing and hand washing procedures. • Participates in the assessment of children and participates in parent/teacher conferences as needed. • Exhibits interpersonal skills to relate to adults and children at all levels in a positive way. • Demonstrates understanding of developmentally appropriate practices. • Understands and is able to demonstrate use of general office equipment. • Assumes responsibility for the health, safety and general well-being as well as social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of the children assigned to classroom. • Documents incident/accident reports, medication forms, daily notes (infants, toddlers and twos), and lesson plans (threes, fours, and Pre-K). Schedule: • Full time, 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) • The Childcare Center is open Monday through Friday from 6:00am - 6:00pm to support a variety of schedules. No weekends or holidays! General Requirements: • Must be certified in infant, child, and adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 3 months of hire. • Must be certified in infant, child and adult first aid if working 20 hours or more per pay period within 3 months of hire. • Must pass a pre-employment health assessment and every three years thereafter. • Must pass 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. • Must have a total of 50 points through education, experience or child development related training in the following: • • Associate degree in early childhood or Elementary Education – 50 points • • Child Development Associate (CDA) – 50 points • • One year diploma in Child Development from a community college or technical school – 50 points • • Three years of demonstrated child-related experience – 50 points. • • Two years of demonstrated experience – 25 points. • • Per contact hour of related child development training 1 point. • • 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. Education: • Must be a high school graduate or equivalent. Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system! At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. Ministry/Facility Information: MercyOne Clinton Medical Center is a Catholic, not-for-profit, full-service community health system serving counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. With approximately 50,000 patient admissions every year, MercyOne Clinton operates 249 licensed beds. In addition to a wide range of traditional hospital services, MercyOne Clinton provides a continuum of care with specialized services in wound care, radiation oncology, dialysis, imaging, sleep disorders, therapy services, and skilled care. MercyOne Clinton has a staff of more than 800 employees, making it one of the community’s largest employers. Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care. Visit MercyOne on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter! 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.