Early Childhood Teacher
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Employment Type:Part timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:Provides nurturing and support to at-risk children whose mothers are receiving services from House of Mercy. Implements developmentally appropriate practices that enhance the children's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive functioning consistent with NAEYC and Early Head Start Performance Standards. Provides practical instruction on basic parenting and serves as their coach, role model, and mentor for child related issues.Position Highlights:

• Fantastic Schedule: Teachers enjoy a Monday- Friday Schedule with no Weekends, Evenings, or Holidays!
• Culture of Care: Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities.
• Stability: We are Des Moines largest, and longest continually running hospital.

What you'll do:

• Provides adequate supervision to children at all times indoors and outdoors
• Follows all health and safety requirements consistent with DHS licensing and best-practices as out-lined in Caring for our Children National Health and Safety standards
• Provides for the basic needs of children through daily routines that are respectful of each child's developmental and cultural needs
• Promotes healthy eating and mealtime practices consistent with CACFP guidelines and recommendations
• Creates and implements weekly lesson plans, activities, and projects to promote children's learning and development utilizing the center endorsed curriculum
• Screens and assesses the developmental level of assigned children in the armunity partners and House of Mercy staff both formally and informally as needed while maintaining confidentiality standards
• Promotes family engagement through newsletters, parent-teacher conferences, family events, and on-going verbal and written communication
• Demonstrates a commitment to on-going professional development and learning by attends and participating in department and organization meetings as well as trainings through Early Childhood Quality Improvement Project (EcQuip), Early Head Start, DHS, and other pre-approved offerings to total 20 hours annually.

What you'll need:

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent (12 ECE or related credits ) or Associates or Bachelors degree in ECE or related field is required.
• ediatric HeartSaver w/adult module or HeartSaver w/ Infant & child modules CPR, first aid and AED certified within three (3) months of hire.
• Mandatory Child and Adult Abuse Reporter training to be completed within first 30 days of employment.
• Must be 18 years of age or older and meet all HHS requirements for hire
• Prior work experience within an early childhood center-based program preferred.
• Knowledge and skills in child development and early childhood education•
• Ability to work with children and families who are experience special circumstances (ie. homelessness, substance use, trauma)
• Ability to move and react quickly.
• Ability to get up and down from the floor
• Ability to use a computer and Goggle Platform

Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.