Position Purpose

Assists in executing educational programs and care for children in line with the center’s written goals, policies, and philosophies.

What You Will Do

• Identifies and demonstrates proper diaper changing and hand washing procedures.
• Exhibits interpersonal skills to relate to adults and children at all levels in a positive way.
• Demonstrates understanding of developmentally appropriate practices.
• Understands and is able to demonstrate use of general office equipment
• Participates in the assessment of children and participates in parent / teacher conferences as needed.
• Assumes responsibility for the health, safety and general well being as well as social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of the children assigned to classroom.
• Documents incident/accident reports, medication forms, daily notes (infants, toddlers and two’s).

Minimum Qualifications

• Certification in infant, child, and adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 3 months of hire.
• Certification in infant, child and adult first aid if working more than 20 hours per pay period within 3 months of hire.
• Passes a pre-employment health assessment and every three years thereafter.
• Passes a Department of Human Services Child Abuse and Criminal Records check upon initial employment and every five years thereafter.
• Must be 18 years of age or older or sixteen years of age if working with a Child Care Teacher.
• High school diploma or equivalent. Early childhood education, training or experience preferred.
• Full time staff require ten contact hours of training their first year and six hours every year after the initial year. Part time staff require five contact hours of training their first year and four hours per year after the initial year.
  • (Contact hours of training may be from one or more of the following topical areas: Child development, guidance and discipline, developmentally appropriate practices, nutrition, health and safety, communication skills, professionalism, business practices, and cross-cultural competence.)
• Must have understanding of developmentally appropriate practices.
• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission and vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity 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.