Day Care Teacher-Child Care Center

Overview

Provides child care services which meet the developmental needs of each child. Consistently communicates with each child’s parents to ensure that quality care is being given and the child/family needs are being met. Works effectively with other team members. The teacher follows hospital, department and Department of Human Services policies and procedures. Successful performance contributes to a positive work environment for UnityPoint employees.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 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 that align with 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 and health 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.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

• Plan and implement age/developmentally appropriate programs for assigned group of children. Interact appropriately and positively with children, participating in and encouraging children’s play.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, child oriented, safe environment.
• Evaluate, monitor, and maintain records on children’s participation and development.
  • Attend to personal and physical needs of children.
• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.

Education:

Required two year degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or other Education related field. Four year degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or other Education related field preferred.

Experience:

If you have a degree (associates or baccalaureate) outside of the early childhood field, must have three years of experience in an NAEYC Accredited program. Or if three years’ experience is in a non-accredited program, must have 30 contact hours of relevant training during that past three years.

License(s)/Certification(s):
Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. Child Development Associate certification preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Interpersonal skills, Leadership skills, Communication skill – written and verbal, Flexibility, Teamwork, Professionalism