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$17.00 - $23.52/hr

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An early childhood teacher substitute is responsible for the supervision of the children at the Center in accord with the mission of Mercy Employee Child Care Center. To plan and conduct a program to meet the physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of each child. The essential job functions include:

In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

Child Care Worker:

1. Does not meet qualifications for Early Childhood Teacher as listed below.

Teacher (one of the following options):

1. A Bachelors (4 year) degree in an unrelated area with two three semester hour early childhood education college courses with one course being either Introduction to early childhood education (ECE 101) or guidance strategies (ECE 103) and at least 910 hours of verified experience in the care and supervision of four or more children six years of age who are not related to the individual
2. Twelve semester hours in college-level credits in child growth and development and/or early childhood education, which must include either Introduction to early childhood education (ECE 101) or guidance strategies (ECE 103) and at least 1,365 hours of verified experience in the care and supervision of four or more children six years of age who are not related to the individual
3. Completion of a vocational or occupational education sequence in child growth and development and at least 1,820 hours of verified experience in the care and supervision of four or more children six years of age who are not related to the individual
4. Completion of a course of training approved by the Department that includes training and work experience with children and at least 1,820 hours of verified experience in the care and supervision of four or more children six years of age who are not related to the individual
5. A current Colorado Level 1 credential and at least 3,640 hours of verified experience in the care and supervision of four or more children six years of age who are not related to the individual
6. Two three credit college course with one course being either Introduction to early childhood education (ECE 101) or guidance strategies (ECE 103) and at least 3,640 hours of verified experience in the care and supervision of four or more children six years of age who are not related to the individual
7. An Associates (2 year) degree in child development or early childhood education. Sixty semester hours in early

childhood education, which must include either Introduction to early childhood education (ECE 101) or guidance strategies (ECE 103) and at least 910 hours of verified experience in the care and supervision of four or more children six years of age who are not related to the individual

1. Current certification as a Child Development Associate (CDA) or certified Child Care Professional (CCP) or other

Development approved credential (No additional experience required)

1. Bachelors (4 year) degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Special Education, Family and Child Development, or Child Psychology
2. Masters degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Special Education, Family and Child Development, or Child Psychology

License/Certification: Documentation of early childhood teacher qualifications and ability to pass Central Registry Inquiry, Colorado Bureau of Investigation fingerprint check, and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint check.

Other required skills and abilities: Child development knowledge

Physical Abilities: Excellent general health, mobility (including lifting, bending, stooping, reaching) and dexterity sufficient to work with young children, verbal ability to enhance language development in children and effectively communicate with parents.

When people and places align, incredible things happen. Just like the 21,000+ amazing associates who work here, every community within Centura Healths connected ecosystem has its own unique history, story and personality.

Mercy Regional Medical Center is an 82-bed, acute care hospital located in the scenic Southwest Colorado town of Durango. It is the only hospital in Colorado to be rated by Medicare with five stars for overall hospital quality.It is recognized by Healthgrades as a Top 100 Hospital for orthopedic and spine surgery and for outstanding patient experience and patient safety. Mercy has also received 10 consecutive A grades for patient safetyfrom The Leapfrog Group. Our providers use state-of-the-art technologyin an environment designed to promote well-being and healing of body, mind, and spirit. Among the many specialty services available at Mercy are emergency care (Level III trauma designation), surgical care, cardiac care (including interventional), Orthopedic and Spine Centers of Excellence, a Family Birthing Center, home care, hospice care more.Durango offers an exceptional quality of life with small town charm, excellent schools, and year-round, world-class outdoor recreation opportunities including snow sports, river sports, hiking, biking, camping and more.

We provide whole person care and understand that a comprehensive benefits package will enrich the lives of our associates at work and at home. At Centura Health we offer exceptional benefits to eligible associates. Our total rewards are designed with your well-being in mind and may include:

• 401K, which includes matching when eligible.

• Three Health Insurance Plan Options including covering eligible dependents.
• Two Dental Insurance Plan Options including covering eligible dependents.
• Vision Insurance including covering eligible dependents.
• Daycare & Medical Flexible Spending Account Options
• Leaves of Absence.

• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits including Hospital Indemnity Coverage, Critical Illness, Accident, Permanent Life insurance, and Norton LifeLock.
• Paid Time Off

• Spouse & Child/Dependent Life Insurance Coverage Options
• Shift Differentials
• Employee Wellness Resources
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement

• Shift differentials
• Relocation assistance based on location.
• Associate Discounts for phone, cell phone plans, Auto Insurance, Home Insurance, Auto Buying, Pet Insurance, and much more...

The pay rate for this position is listed above and varies based on experience, skills, and comparison to others who are already in this role.