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Child Life Teacher

Tenet Healthcare·Detroit, Michigan

Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 1 month ago
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Child Life Teacher

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  • 157 similar openings in the Detroit area · median $50,960

About the role

Provides educational services and schoolwork assistance for hospitalized patients from Kindergarten through 12th grade. Coordinates homebound services and acts as a liaison between the hospital and the patient's home school.

  • DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients. At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off (PTO)
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

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  • Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
  • Summary: Under the direction of the Child Life Services Department leader, provides educational services for hospitalized patients in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Assist patients in completing schoolwork. Plans and implements supplementary educational activities. Coordinates homebound services for those patients who are unable to return to school after discharge. Maintains academic involvement with the patient’s home school by acting as a liaison between the hospital and the school. Obtains assignments and communicates special needs the patient may have upon re-entering the school environment. Provides appropriate patient chart notes regarding services rendered and information that could impact patient.

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Bachelor’s degree in Special Education.

2.

State of Michigan teaching certificate.

3.

One to two years teaching experience in a school or other educational setting.

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A special education endorsement is preferred but not required.

Facility Description Children’s Hospital of Michigan is an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine.

Surgical services include general, thoracic, reconstructive and cardiovascular.

Imaging technology designed specifically for children provides advanced diagnostic services including Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and MRI.

The Children’s Hospital of Michigan Emergency Department is a verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and dedicated pediatric burn center.

Experts in pediatric critical care, rehabilitation, and neonatal and perinatal medicine provide care for thousands of children every year at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Children’s Hospital of Michigan - Troy and six ambulatory sites.

EEO Statement Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other 13 legally protected status.

Tenet will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Tenet participates in the E-Verify program.

Follow the link below for additional information.

E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Special Education and a State of Michigan teaching certificate. One to two years of teaching experience is required, with a special education endorsement preferred.

  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • Patient Care
  • Case Documentation
  • Liaison Communication
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Special Education
  • Academic Support
  • Educational Coordination

Benefits

  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Career Development
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Insurance
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Elder Care
  • Home Insurance
  • Auto Insurance
  • Continuing Education Opportunities
  • Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Childcare
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan With Employer Match
  • Long Term Care Insurance

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Detroit, Michigan
Posted
Jul 14, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Tenet Healthcare

The Detroit Medical Center’s (DMC) record of service has provided medical excellence throughout the history of the Metropolitan Detroit area. From the founding of Children’s Hospital in 1886, to the creation of the first mechanical heart at Harper Hospital 50 years ago, to our...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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