Lead Child Care Teacher - Amber Valley - FT
Sanford Health
Summary
Responsible for an assigned area in a childcare center setting. Create and lead an environment that supports children's physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development by planning and implementing developmentally appropriate experiences within a classroom setting. Cultivates a childcare environment that provides a quality of service that customers describe as excellent.
Job description
Summary
Responsible for an assigned area in a childcare center setting. Create and lead an environment that supports children's physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development by planning and implementing developmentally appropriate experiences within a classroom setting. Cultivates a childcare environment that provides a quality of service that customers describe as excellent.
Job Description
Coordinate the implementation of developmentally-appropriate curriculum that supports and enhances children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth. Assess the skills and progress of each child using observations, assessment tools, and activity records. Create a positive and constructive relationship with parents and families. Train and supervise staff, providing guidance and coaching as needed. Lead monthly staff meetings in assigned room and provide input to staff reviews.
Qualifications
Associates degree in child development, early childhood education or a related field required. Bachelor's degree preferred. Two years experience in childcare and instruction and/or supervisory responsibilities required. Child Development Associate (CDA) certification & three years experience may be substituted for degree. BLS, Pediatric CPT, AED, First Aid must be completed within 90 days of hire. Annual CE training up to 13 hours required. Fingerprinting and federal background check completed prior to entering the building/classroom.
Requirements
- Associates degree in child development, early childhood education or a related field required
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Two years experience in childcare and instruction and/or supervisory responsibilities required
- Child Development Associate (CDA) certification & three years experience may be substituted for degree
- BLS, Pediatric CPT, AED, First Aid must be completed within 90 days of hire
- Annual CE training up to 13 hours required
- Fingerprinting and federal background check completed prior to entering the building/classroom
Company overview
Sanford Health is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, operating as a nonprofit organization headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Founded in 1894, the organization has grown into a comprehensive health system with 44 medical centers, 482 clinics, and more than 200 senior living facilities across 26 states and nine countries. Sanford Health provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including acute care hospitals, specialty clinics, senior care through the Good Samaritan Society, genomic medicine, global clinics, and the Sanford Health Plan insurance program. The system employs over 48,000 healthcare professionals including 1,400 physicians and delivers care through five Centers of Excellence: Cancer, Children's, Heart, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, and Women's Health. Annually, Sanford Health handles approximately 5.3 million outpatient visits, 84,000 admissions, and 136,000 surgeries. The organization is also actively involved in medical research and education through partnerships with academic institutions, positioning itself as a regional healthcare leader in the Midwest with expanding international presence.