Child Development Teacher PRN at Intermountain Health

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Feb, 26

Salary

23.79

Posted On

15 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Child Development, Pediatric CPR, First Aid, Food Handlers Permit, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Customer Service, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Flexibility, Patience, Kindness, Observation Skills, Team Player, Basic Computer Knowledge

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Description: The Child Development Teacher promotes an environment of care for children that is safe and nurturing. The Child Development teacher interacts with children using developmentally appropriate practice to support their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Posting Specifics: Pay Rate: Based on Experience. Shift Details: PRN (0-40 hrs/wk) - Schedule will vary on shift times and days to help cover the needs of the department. Most PRN candidates work 3-4 shifts per week and will know the schedule at least a week in advance. Caregiver MUST have a flexible schedule with willingness to work ALL shifts, including Fridays Department: Logan Regional Hospital Child Development Center Additional Details: Responsibilities will also include diaper changing The Child Dev Centers hours of operations are 6am - 6pm. This position will require the caregiver to be available Monday - Friday between the hours of 6am - 6pm. Minimum Qualifications Six months experience working in an early childhood program Pediatric CPR, 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). Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified. Certificate in Early Childhood Development (CDA – Child Development Associate) Essential Functions This position works under broad guidelines dependent on the age, development, and classroom regulations for each group of children. Teachers must have great flexibility in providing care and activities for children. Establishes a developmentally appropriate room environment that is safe, welcoming, clean, nurturing, and that stimulates learning and discovery. Provides direct supervision of children at all times. Warmly interacts with children using approved early childhood education standards and immediately attends to their physical and emotional needs. Follows all regulatory standards and best practices as outlined by Utah Department of Health, Child Care Licensing. Completes 20 hours of training to review these required standards annually. Accurately and professionally maintain daily records as required by State Licensing including incident reports, attendance sheets, and daily record sheets. Organizes engaging and educational activities, materials, and daily schedules that meet the developmental goals for each child in care. Maintain observation notes, conduct formal assessments, and provide other portfolio documentation to assess children’s progress in achieving developmental milestones and behaviors. Information on each child’s development will be shared with parents regularly, with two formal parent conferences annually. Observes and recognizes obvious difficulties individual children are having mastering developmentally appropriate milestones or behavior and discusses follow-up actions with leader and parents if needed. Is a team player and a continuous learner Skills Knowledge of child development and experience caring for children Love children. Flexibility to follow children’s interests/needs, have patience and be kind. Ability to proactively resolve conflict and keep 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) to maintain records, complete required training, communicate with parents/staff, plan curriculum Physical Requirements: Physical Requirements Ongoing need for employees to see and read information, documentation, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and to be able to assess children’s needs. Frequent interactions with children, colleagues, clients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate supplies and equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes manual writing, frequent use of computer/tablet (typing, documenting), performing routine care duties (changing diapers, sanitizing/cleaning, preparing/serving food, medication/bottle preparation), and engaging with children in fine-motor play. Dexterity and strength of hands and arms is needed to frequently lift and carry children up to 35 pounds. Expected to utilize full range of movement to safely care for children. Full range of movement includes the ability to walk, bend to retrieve, push, pull, and lift/carry children and equipment weighing up to 35 pounds. Employees must interact with children at the child’s level, which requires the ability to frequently lean over, bend, squat/crouch, kneel, work on hands and knees, get down and back up from floor level, and sit on the floor or at a low level. Expected to be able to quickly respond to an emergency by running after a child in danger and perform all CPR/First Aid actions. Location: Best Friends Child Development - Logan Work City: Logan Work State: Utah Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $18.30 - $23.79 We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here. Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process. All positions subject to close without notice. Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery. Join our world-class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment. To find out more about us, head to our career site here. Sign up for job alerts! Click ‘sign in’ at the top right corner, create a candidate account, and when we have opportunities that meet your interests, you will receive an email with the job details. Intermountain Health strives to make the application process accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact 1-800-843-7820 or email recruitment@imail.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. Introduce yourself to our Talent Acquisition team and we will get in touch if there is a role that seems like a good match. Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more. The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor. All positions subject to close without notice. Thanks for your interest in continuing your career with our team!

Responsibilities

The Child Development Teacher promotes a safe and nurturing environment for children, supporting their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Responsibilities include direct supervision of children, organizing educational activities, and maintaining daily records as required by state licensing.