Trinity Health·Clinton, Iowa
The Child Care Teacher Assistant will support the lead teacher in providing care for children aged 6 weeks to 9 years. Responsibilities include implementing programs based on developmental needs and maintaining a safe, nurturing environment for children.
Certification in infant, child, and adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 3 months of hire. Certification in infant, child and adult first aid if working more than 20 hours per pay period within 3 months of hire. Passes a pre-employment health assessment and every three years thereafter. Passes a Department of Human Services Child Abuse and Criminal Records check upon initial employment and every five years thereafter. Must be 18 years of age or older or sixteen years of age if working with a Child Care Teacher. High school diploma or equivalent Experience with working in a preschool teaching environment Early childhood education, training or experience preferred. Full time staff require ten contact hours of training their first year and six hours every year after the initial year. Part time staff require five contact hours of training their first year and four hours per year after the initial year. (Contact hours of training may be from one or more of the following topical areas: Child development, guidance and discipline, developmentally appropriate practices, nutrition, health and safety, communication skills, professionalism, business practices, and cross-cultural competence.) Experience: One to two years previous work experience with children and/or schooling in Early Childhood Education Must have understanding of developmentally appropriate practices. Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment. Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission and vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health. Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care. Want to learn more about MercyOne Clinton? Click here: Find a Location Clinton, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Clinton Clinton 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.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience working with children in a preschool setting. Certification in CPR and first aid is required within three months of hire, along with passing background and child abuse checks.
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.