Trinity Health·Dubuque, Iowa
Assists the lead teacher in providing care and implementing developmentally appropriate curricula for children aged 2-12. Ensures the physical safety and emotional well-being of children while maintaining a professional environment.
Employment type: Full time
Assists the Teacher in the care of children ranging in age from 2-12 years. Programs are designed around the developmental needs of children. .
Essential functions
Actively knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the organization’s mission and core values, including the Guiding Behaviors and Caring Model Principles, and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values.
Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.
Demonstrates specific customer focused behaviors relating to attitude, privacy/confidentiality, communication skills and professional behavior.
Assists the Teacher by contributing ideas for a creative, developmentally appropriate curriculum and carries out planned activities.
Assists the Teacher in children's weekly and daily scheduling.
Assists Teacher in discussions on important issues or concerns with parents.
Understands and attempts to meet the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of the children. Treats all children with respect.
Exhibits a warm, loving, and respectful caring attitude toward all children disciplining in accordance with the Center’s guide.
Supervises children and always provides for their physical safety. In doing so, identifies and corrects potential risk situations and hazards and completes incident reports.
Creates an environment which is interesting and challenging to the children.
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Requires strong interpersonal and communication skills and a patient attitude toward children. Must adhere to healthcare laws and regulations, including HIPAA.
Market context
In Iowa, classroom teacher roles typically see steady demand, especially for candidates with early childhood experience and current CPR/First Aid credentials. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for strong communication, organization, and the ability to handle physically active classroom duties, alongside benefits such as health, dental, vision, paid holidays, and paid time off. Review the physical requirements and certification details carefully before applying; this platform’s AI-summarized job requirements and benefits help save time by condensing the original posting.