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Mercy Health is excited to announce our new Childcare Facility in Lima Ohio

Teachers needed on two shifts:

1st Shift 5:40am145 pm

2nd Shift 130pm 830 pm.

Job Description

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 childrens status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each childs 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 childrens daily activities and maintains daily student records
• Maintains open communication with parents
• Implements positive supportive methods of behavior management
• Performs functions to safeguard childrens 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 childrens portfolios
• Prepares and arranges educational materials.
• Reports accidents and completes incident reports.
• Works with families of children with special needs related to child development or health and monitors the care plan with the teachers and the families. Reports/Escalates safety issues and concerns according to departmental guidelines reports maintenance needs and follows up until resolution.
• Maintains classroom bulletin boards and parent information areas.
• Supervises Fire Drills. Conducts regular spotchecks to insure we are in compliance with the health and safety regulations.
• Assists direct reports with the coordination of special events and quarterly events related to the areas of oversight.

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 jobrelated duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

None

Education

• High School Diploma/GED

And

• Incumbent must successfully meet the requirements by ODFS and obtain and successfully complete the required background checks per the Ohio Revised code section 5103.09/21252.353.

Work Experience

Work experience and training in supervising as well as a minimum of one year experience in providing care for children in a group setting.

Training

None

Language

None

Patient Population

Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*

May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold hot dust wind etc.

May have periods of constant interruptions.

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions use personal protective equipment and devices and learn the policies concerning infection control.

*** Exposure to communicable diseases

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

Frequency

Lifting/ Carrying 050 lbs. X

Lifting/ Carrying 50100 lbs. X

Push/ Pull 050 lbs. X

Push/ Pull 50100 lbs.X

Stoop Kneel X

CrawlingX

ClimbingX

BalanceX

Bending X

Work Position

Frequency

Sitting X

WalkingX

Standing X

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Physical Requirements

Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

Perform shift work

Maneuver weight of patients

Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings

Reach above shoulder

Acuity far

Acuity near

Hazards

Depth perception

Use of Latex products

Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

Exposure to high pitched noises

Skills

Office systems

Behavior management

Educational strategies

Classroom management

Incident reporting

Growth development

Child development

Educational policy

Education projects

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Oral communication

Written communication

Empathy

Compassion

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Active listening

Relationship building

School education

MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). Accordingly 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 youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . 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 .