• Teacher

    Bon Secours Mercy Health (Richmond, VA)


    At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

     

    Full time Childcare Teacher position at the St Mary's Daycare Center.

     

    Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

     

    The Teacher I plans and implements the curriculum, supervision and management of the program and the classroom. This position demonstrates the knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the children’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each child’s requirement relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide care needed as described in the departmental policies and procedures

    Essential Job Functions

    + Plans and implements educational activities for the assigned classroom

    + Supervises play activities, meals, and rest time

    + Records children’s daily activities and maintains daily student records

    + Maintains open communication with parents

    + Implements positive, supportive methods of behavior management

    + Performs functions to safeguard children’s wellness and safety along with reporting accidents and accurately reporting details on an incident report.

    + Obtains certification and administers medication and documents same

    + Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the children served

    + Maintains classroom bulletin boards and parent information areas

    + Conducts parent teacher conferences. Maintains children’s portfolios

     

    This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

     

    Licensing/Certification

     

    None

    Education

    + Have an endorsement or bachelor’s degree in a child related field; OR Have 3 months of programmatic experience and at least one of the following education backgrounds:

    + A one-year early childhood certificate from a college or university that consists of at least 30 semester hours; OR

    + A child development credential by an organization listed in the Code of Virginia OR

    + A teaching diploma from an internationally or nationally recognized Montessori organization

    OR

    + Have 6 months of supervised programmatic experience and

    + Within six months before being promoted or beginning work or one month after being promoted or beginning work a minimum of 24 hours of training shall be completed in child development, playground safety, health and safety issues and preventing and reporting child abuse and neglect.

    + Incumbent must successfully meet the requirements indicated in the Code of Virginia and obtain and successfully complete the required background checks per the Code of Virginia.

     

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    As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

    What we offer

    + Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

    + Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts

    + Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders

    + Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

     

    _Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status._

     

    All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [email protected] . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]