Shift Options: 

1. Full-time 1st Shift, varied hours, M-F, 4-10 hr. days

2. PRN- As Needed Varied hours and days M-F 1st shift

Provides childcare services which meet the developmental needs of each child. Follows the daily lesson plans and routines established by the teacher.  Works effectively with other team members. The teacher assistant follows hospital, department and Department of Human Services policies and procedures.  Successful performance contributes to a positive work environment for UnityPoint Health employees.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

• Implements plans and age/developmentally appropriate programs for assigned group of children.

• Interact appropriately and positively with children, participating in and encouraging children’s play.

• Attend to personal and physical needs of children.

• Assist teachers with record keeping and room visuals.

• Maintain a clean, orderly, child oriented, safe environment.

• Communicates children’s day to parents/guardians by written and verbal methods. 

Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Child Development Associate certificate (CDA) or equivalent college course work required. 

Experience: Prefer previous experience in early childhood program.

License(s)/Certification(s): Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. Must pass and/or complete: Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting training, adult and infant/child CPR/first aid training, universal percautions and infection disease control, and minimal staff training requirements annually as required by the Iowa Department of Human Services. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Interpersonal skills, Leadership skills, Communication skill – written and verbal, Flexibility, Teamwork, Professionalism