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Childcare Assistant - Day Care Center - Full time-Days

MercyOne
Dubuque, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/23/2026
Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

As a Childcare Assistant at MercyOne, you will assist the Teacher in the care of children ranging in age from 6 weeks - 9 years. Programs are designed around the developmental needs of children.

General Requirements

  • Adheres to the principles of caring and expected behaviors outlined in MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center's Model of Caring and Trinity Health's Code of Conduct, fostering a climate where all customers are treated in a manner consistent with MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center's Mission and Values.
  • Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.
  • Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed.
  • Actively knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the organization’s mission and core values, including the Guiding Behaviors and Caring Model Principles, and always conducts oneself in a manner consistent with these values.
  • Demonstrates specific customer-focused behaviors relating to attitude, privacy/confidentiality, communication skills and professional behavior.
  • Assists and carries out planned activities as necessary.
  • Recognizes and attempts to meet the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of the children. Treats all children with respect.
  • Exhibits a warm, loving, and respectful caring attitude toward all children disciplining in accordance with the Center's guide.
  • Supervises children and always provides for their physical safety. In doing so, identifies and corrects potential risk situations and hazards and completes incident reports.
  • Creates an environment which is interesting and challenging to the children.
  • Demonstrates willingness to discuss and work out problems with peers and parents as they arise.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of positive reinforcement and redirection as behavior modification techniques.
  • Seeks most continuing education requirements in areas that will be most beneficial to the department and the individual.
  • Strives for individual performance excellence within the job to help the department achieve its goals.

Schedule

  • Full-Time Days; Primarily looking for candidates to work hours between 10:00am - 6:30pm, or 11:00am - 7:30pm. Our Child Development Center is open Monday through Friday 5:45am - 7:30pm. No weekends or holidays!

Education

  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Must earn State Mandatory hours of continuing education in Early Childhood Education per year.
  • Must meet all mandatory education and training requirements within specified timeframes as required by organizational/regulatory standards.
  • Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.
  • One to two years previous work experience with children and/or schooling in Early Childhood Education is highly desirable.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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