Part Time Teacher Child Care

Part Time Hours - Wednesdays + Fridays, 10 hr shifts between 6am-6pm

Provides childcare services which meet the developmental needs of each child. Follows the daily lesson plans and routines established by the teacher.  Works effectively with other team members. The teacher assistant follows hospital, department and Department of Human Services policies and procedures.  Successful performance contributes to a positive work environment for UnityPoint Health employees.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options focused on your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:    

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental, health and vision insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

• Implements plans and age/developmentally appropriate programs for assigned group of children.

• Interact appropriately and positively with children, participating in and encouraging children’s play.

• Attend to personal and physical needs of children.

• Assist teachers with record keeping and room visuals.

• Maintain a clean, orderly, child oriented, safe environment.

• Communicates children’s day to parents/guardians by written and verbal methods. 

Education:  

• For Non-Accredited Centers – High School Diploma required. 
• For Accredited Centers – Associate’s Degree in Early Child Education or related field or equivalent required. 
• For Accredited Centers – BA/BS in Early Childhood Education or related field with 10 hours of infant/toddler training preferred. 

Experience:  

• 240 hours of experience in a licensed center, home or approved childcare setting required. 
• Five (5) years teaching in an accredited center is preferred. 

License(s)/Certification(s):  

• Current and will be maintained Certification of Pediatric First Aid and CPR required within 90 days of hire. 
• Training for Mandatory reporting of Child Abuse required within 90 days of hire. 
• Training for Mandatory reporting of Dependent Adult Abuse required within 90 days of hire. 
• Essentials Child Care Preservice required within 90 days of hire.