Teacher - One Year Olds
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Details

• Sign-On Bonus: Up to $2,500.00
• Department: Child Development Center
• Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours weekly, Monday Friday, 7:45am - 4:45pm
• Hospital: Ascension Via Christi Hospitals
• Location: 1035 N St. Francis Wichita, KS

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement child care and educational activities for assigned children.

• Ensure instructional activities are developmentally appropriate and reflect their individual interests.
• Complete required lesson plans and maintain accurate and timely documentation of all required activities and interactions.
• Ensure that assigned equipment and materials are adequately maintained in safe working order and recommends new equipment as appropriate.
• Maintain positive communications with child's parents/guardians and incorporates their recommendations into child's daily routine.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Food Service Professional credentialed from the ServSafe National Restaurant Association obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. Will accept Food Handler Card through Food Handler Essentials Course through State Food Safety within 1 Month (30 days) of hire or job transfer date.
• Heart Saver AED credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. In lieu of Heart Saver, Pediatric CPR and First Aid through ASHI, AHA or LifeSaver Learning, Inc. obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date will be accepted.
• Licensed Teacher preferred.

Education:

• Based on Kansas State Regulations, one or more of the following is required: 1) A child development associate credential, OR; 2) An A.B. or B.S degree in child development or early childhood education, including a supervised practicum; and three months teaching experience in licensed centers or preschools, OR; 3) An A.B. or B.S degree in a related academic discipline, and 12 hours of academic study or equivalent training in child development, early childhood education, curriculum resources, nutrition, child guidance, parent education, supervised practicum and administration of early childhood programs and six months teaching experience in licensed centers or preschools.

Additional Preferences

• Minimum 6 months experience in KDHE-licensed center required.
• Must have CDA or related degree.
• Prior experience with one-year-old strongly preferred.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Via Christi caregivers have been caring for and providing healing to Kansas communities for more than 135 years. As the largest healthcare provider in Kansas, we offer career opportunities across a number of hospitals, clinics, therapy centers and home health services.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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