Child Development Teacher PRN

About the role

PRN position – Caregiver must have a flexible schedule with willingness to work ALL shifts, including Fridays. The Child Development Teacher promotes a safe, nurturing environment and interacts with children using developmentally appropriate practice to support their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Located at the Logan Regional Hospital Child Development Center (Best Friends Child Development – Logan, UT). The center operates 6 am – 6 pm.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous hands‑on care for young children, including frequent floor‑level interaction, diaper changing, and supporting daily needs.
• Work with children to provide educational activities and support care routines throughout the day.
• Establish a developmentally appropriate room environment that is safe, welcoming, clean, nurturing, and stimulates learning and discovery.
• Provide direct supervision of children at all times.
• Warmly interact with children using approved early childhood education standards and immediately attend to their physical and emotional needs.
• Follow all regulatory standards and best practices as outlined by Utah Department of Health, Child Care Licensing.
• Complete 20 hours of training annually to review required standards.
• Maintain daily records as required by State Licensing (incident reports, attendance sheets, daily record sheets).
• Organize engaging and educational activities, materials, and daily schedules that meet developmental goals for each child.
• Maintain observation notes, conduct formal assessments, and provide portfolio documentation to assess children’s progress toward developmental milestones.
• Share information on each child’s development with parents regularly, including two formal parent conferences annually.
• Observe and recognize difficulties children have mastering milestones or behavior; discuss follow‑up actions with leader and parents if needed.
• Act as a team player and continuous learner.

Requirements

• Six months experience working in an early childhood program.
• Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification within 60 days of hire.
• Food Handlers Permit within 60 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Development/Education or a closely related field (Elementary Education, Family‑Life Studies, Child Psychology) from an accredited institution; degree will be verified.
• Certificate in Early Childhood Development (CDA – Child Development Associate).

Skills

• Knowledge of child development and experience caring for children.
• Love for children; flexibility to follow children’s interests/needs, patience, and kindness.
• Ability to proactively resolve conflict and stay calm under stress.
• Good organizational skills and time management.
• Excellent customer service.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to react quickly in emergencies to keep children safe.
• Basic computer knowledge (Outlook Email, Microsoft Word, Internet navigation, uploading documentation) for record keeping, training, parent/staff communication, and curriculum planning.

Pay

The hourly range for this position is $18.76 – $24.38, with actual rate dependent upon experience.

Schedule

PRN position requiring availability to work EVERY Friday (7:00 am – 6:30 pm) and willingness to cover other shifts as needed throughout the week. Must have a flexible schedule and be willing to work ALL shifts. The Child Development Center operates 6 am – 6 pm.