Child Care Teacher

Why ThedaCare?

Living A Life Inspired!

Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world.

At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness –

• Lifestyle Engagement
  • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support

• Access & Affordability
  • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare!

The Child Care Teacher is responsible for planning and carrying out a daily program designed to nurture and meet the physical and developmental needs of a group of children. Effectively assesses and supervises the needs of individual children. Understands early childhood education and developmentally appropriate practices. Supports the educational philosophy of “learning through play”.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Develops and supports effective team interactions through open and honest communication, is receptive to feedback, and mentors and develops others.

2. Is flexible and adaptive to the rapidly changing needs of the children, parents, families, workflow, team, and ThedaCare.

3. Plans and organizes developmentally appropriate daily/weekly activities for the children. Creates weekly lesson plans.

4. Evaluates children based on developmental continuum for different stages of development. Utilizes current assessment tools and analyzes results to determine children’s needs.

5. Supports Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards with lesson planning and curriculum.

6. Supports Pyramid Model standards for evidence-based practices to improve social/emotional behaviors.

7. Collaborates with coworkers and leaders to achieve desired student outcomes.

8. Takes responsibility for own professional growth, development, and personal wellness. Actively participates in and supports a healthy work environment.

9. Adheres to State of Wisconsin requirements for continuing education.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field

One year of experience in a child care setting

Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance

Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Climate controlled office setting with daily movement throughout the hospital campus

Interaction with department members and other healthcare providers

Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.

I understand that this is a summary of job responsibilities and does not create contractual terms and conditions and is subject to change in order to meet organizational needs. My employment with ThedaCare is “at-will”.

I have read and understand the job description for my position. I agree to comply with the corporate policy and all laws, rules, regulations and standards of conduct relating to my position. As team member, I understand my duty to report any suspected violation of law or the standards of conduct to my immediate supervisor or the Corporate Compliance Officer.

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Team Member Signature Date

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