Teacher I

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days/Evenings (United States of America)

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Teacher I plans and implements the curriculum, supervision and management of the program and the classroom.  This position demonstrates the knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the children’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each child’s requirement relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide care needed as described in the departmental policies and procedures

Essential Job Functions

• Plans and implements educational activities for the assigned classroom
• Supervises play activities, meals, and rest time
• Records children’s daily activities and maintains daily student records
• Maintains open communication with parents
• Implements positive, supportive methods of behavior management
• Performs functions to safeguard children’s wellness and safety along with reporting accidents and accurately reporting details on an incident report.
• Obtains certification and administers medication and documents same
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the children served
• Maintains classroom bulletin boards and parent information areas
• Conducts parent teacher conferences. Maintains children’s portfolios

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

None

Education

• Have an endorsement or bachelor’s degree in a child related field; OR Have 3 months of programmatic experience and at least one of the following education backgrounds:
• A one-year early childhood certificate from a college or university that consists of at least 30 semester hours; OR
• A child development credential by an organization listed in the Code of Virginia OR
• A teaching diploma from an internationally or nationally recognized Montessori organization

OR

• Have 6 months of supervised programmatic experience and
• Within six months before being promoted or beginning work or one month after being promoted or beginning work a minimum of 24 hours of training shall be completed in child development, playground safety, health and safety issues and preventing and reporting child abuse and neglect.
• Incumbent must successfully meet the requirements indicated in the Code of Virginia and obtain and successfully complete the required background checks per the Code of Virginia.

Work Experience

None

Training

None

Language

None

Skills

Office systems

Behavior management

Educational strategies

Classroom management

Incident reporting

Growth development

Child development

Educational policy

Education projects

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Oral communication

Written communication

Empathy

Compassion

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Active listening

Relationship building

School education

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Bon Secours associate, you’re part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts

• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders

• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

Day Care Services - Richmond Health Source Shared Services - SMH Child Care Center

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.