Teacher

Overview

UnityPoint-St. Luke's

Full-Time

$1,500 Sign-On Bonus To Qualified Applicants!!

Provides classroom leadership and planning as well as childcare services which meets the development 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 lead teacher follows hospital, department, and Department of Human Services policies and procedures. Successful performance contributes to a positive work environment for UnityPoint Health employees.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Culture

• At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.

• Benefits

• Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment

• We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.

• Development

• We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.

• Community Involvement

• Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org .

Responsibilities

Quality Care

• Interacts appropriately and positively with children, participating in and encouraging children's play.

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

• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.

Curriculum Coordination

• Responsible for curriculum planning for the assigned area.

• Reviews monthly curriculum plans for the teachers and staff in the assigned area.

• Plans and implements age/developmentally appropriate programs for assigned group.

Performance Improvement

• Supervises the work of the teachers and teacher assistants in their assigned area.

• Overseas all family conferences for the area.

• Evaluates, monitors and maintains records on children's participation and development.

Qualifications

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent

CDA or two-year degree in child development or early childhood or related field preferred.

Experience:

Prefer supervisory experience (experience in lead teacher role).

Minimum two years experience in licensed child care facility.

License(s)/Certification(s):

Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

Must be willing to complete all DHS required trainings within 90 days.

Prefer to have CDA.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Communication

• Written and Verbal

Flexibility

Teamwork

Professionalism

Other:

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

• Area of Interest: Support Services;

• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0;

• Department: Child Care Center;

• Shift: 40hours/shift;

• Job ID: 148197;