Childcare Teacher's Assistant

About the role

Citizens Clubhouse is a childcare center for Citizens Health associates located on the hospital campus. We provide childcare for children ages 6 weeks to Kindergarten, Monday through Friday, from 5:30am to 6:30pm. Classrooms include: 2 Infant classrooms, 2 Toddler classrooms, 2 preschool classrooms and a school age classroom with a top capacity of 114 children in our building.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor safety of children at all times
• Follow and enforce KDHE regulations and guidelines at all times
• Provide mentoring and coaching to all teachers
• Provide constructive criticism in a positive manner
• Facilitate open communication throughout the facility
• Help organize classroom parties, meet and greets, and celebrations
• Organize tours of facility and interviewing of teachers
• Perform any additional duties as required to fulfill the needs of the childcare center
• Keep records of children’s required paperwork and immunization records
• Organize Parent bills via HiMama and keep detailed records of income and expenses
• Keep records of teacher’s required paperwork and yearly trainings
• Complete all Director requirements as needed
• Complete all managerial requirements through the hospital as needed

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred
• An associates degree in Early Childhood Development or Early Childhood Education preferred
• 3 months experience in a licensed child care center or program serving infants to school age, or observational hours, or academic hours in child development

Qualifications

• Self-starter who takes initiative, is open minded and a team player
• Maintain a positive attitude with good energy including during stressful days
• Adhere to all state regulations
• Create a nurturing environment
• Create a safe environment
• Be knowledgeable in infant development
• Have an understanding of behavior management
• Create a positive, supportive working atmosphere
• Display integrity and accountability
• Accept and respond to constructive criticism and suggestions and strive for self-improvement
• Adhere to organization policies and procedures
• Arrive at work on time and when scheduled
• Demonstrate flexibility, initiative and ingenuity in performing job tasks
• Display professional conduct and maintain professional appearance
• Embrace the hospital's core values of Service to Others, Quality, Teamwork, Respect and Viability in a manner that always makes our children feel well cared for and personally cared about
• Perform job duties in a manner that always protects children, coworkers, the organization and others from harm
• Engage in a type of teamwork and interpersonal skill that always promotes the success and sense of well-being of every associate touched by any decision made or actions taken
• Display an eagerness for learning and personal growth that keeps pace with an environment that is constantly evolving
• Conduct oneself in a manner that serves as a role model of competence and caring for all associates and children

Skills

• Ability to supervise and monitor children safely
• Knowledge of early childhood development and behavior management
• Effective communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance available
• Pre-Tax and Roth Contributions
• Automatic 6% salary deferral upon employment
• Regular and matching contributions after one-year and 1,000 hours worked
• Full-time coverage - equal to two times employees annual income
• Part-time coverage - one-time annual income
• Differential and Certification Pay
• Eligible employees receive shift, weekend and holiday differential pay
• Other Benefits
• Paid time off
• On-site child care services
• Funeral leave
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent, Medical and Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Accounts

Pay

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $20.00 per hour.

Schedule

Days: open Monday-Friday, 4 to 5 days a week
Hours: 8-10 hour days between the hours of 5:30am-6:30pm