Teacher Associate-Full time

Employment Type

• Full time
• Shift:
• Day
• Shift
• Description: POSITION PURPOSE 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Maintains a professional, collaborative work environment so as to foster a positive public image for Mercy Medical Center. Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information (i.e. HIPAA, Stark, etc.). Must have well developed communication skills, strong interpersonal and collaborative skills. Must like and be patient with children. Our Commitment 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. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.