Childcare Assistant

Our Mission: Enhancing the lives of those we serve.

About Us:Citizens Health is a community based private not-for-profit organization. It is comprisedof:

Citizens Medical Center- a 25 bed critical access hospital

Family Center for Health Care- an outpatient ruralhealth clinic

PrairieSenior- a skilled nursing facility

Citizens Clubhouse- an onsite childcare center that cares for children 6 weeks to school age for our workforce

Citizens Medical Equipment - our durable medical equipment business

Palace Drug Store - our outpatient pharmacy.

We strive to be progressive dependable and knowledgeable while providing compassionate evidence-based care to the residents of northwest Kansas.

About Citizens Clubhouse: 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. We have 4 classrooms: Infant Toddler Junior Preschool and Preschool with a top capacity of 38 children in our building.

Location: 100 E College Ave Colby Ks

Position Information: The Childcare Teacher or teachers assistant will care for nurture and educate from infant through pre-school. The Childcare Teacher will report to the Childcare Director. Associates in these roles must be at least 18 years of age.

Days: Monday-Friday 4 to 5 days a week

Hours: 8-10 hour days between the hours of 5:30am-6:30pm.

Pay Range: dependent upon experience/education

What youll do:

• Supervise and monitor safety of children at all times.
• Organize age appropriate routines and activities.
• Continuously engage with children appropriately.
• Keep records of childrens progress routines and interests.
• Help children keep good hygiene.
• Communicate respectfully and appropriately with parents daily.
• Practice safe behavior management.
• Provide a nurturing and safe environment.
• Encourage learning and socialization.
• Keep classroom clean and disinfected.
• Keep up to date with annual training.
• Work closely with all other teachers.

What you bring to the table:

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  High School diploma or equivalent.
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  Child Development Associate Credential preferred
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  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.

To be successful within our organization you will need to:

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  Self-starter who takes initiative is open minded and a team player.
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  Maintain a positive attitude with good energy including during stressful days.
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  Adhere to all state regulations.
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  Create a nurturing environment.
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  Create a safe environment.
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  Be knowledgeable in infant development.
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  Have an understanding of behavior management.
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  Create a positive supportive working atmosphere.
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  Display integrity and accountability.
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  Accept and respond to constructive criticism and suggestions and strive for self-improvement.
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  Adhere to organization policies and procedures.
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  Arrive at work on time and when scheduled.
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  Demonstrate flexibility initiative and ingenuity in performing job tasks.
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  Demonstrate professional conduct and maintain professional appearance.
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  Demonstrate behavior that reflects the image of the institution.
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  Embrace the hospitals 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.
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  Perform job duties in a manner that always protects children coworkers the organization and others from harm.
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  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.
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  Demonstrate an eagerness for learning and personal growth that keeps pace with an environment that is constantly evolving.
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  Conduct oneself in a manner that serves as a role model of competence and caring for all associates and children.

Typical Working Conditions:

Will work in a modular classroom with children ages 6 weeks to 12 months and walking. Will work with other teachers and aides. Will be constantly walking or standing kneeling and getting on the childs level sitting on the floor and interacting with children.

Available 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 1000 hours worked
• Provides Life Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • 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
  • Student loan reimbursement
  • On-site child care services
  • Funeral leave
  • Health Savings Account
  • Dependent Medical and Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Accounts
  • The Standard Group Insurance
  • Discounted membership rate for MASA
  • Many More!

Visit Us at: Medical Center Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin citizenship status ancestry age sex (including sexual harassment) sexual orientation marital status physical or mental disability military status or discharge history or any other characteristic protected by law.

I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for CMCI to hire me. If I am hired I understand that either CMCI or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of CMCI has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

Citizens Medical Center Inc. implements a Drug Free Workplace Program. Drug testing is required of applicants in accordance with relevant laws.

If you need assistance to complete this application or during any phase of the application interview or employment process please notify the Human Resources Department . Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate your needs in a timely manner.