Childcare Teacher - Mercy Tots Childcare Center

Childcare Teacher - Mercy Tots Childcare Center

We are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. This new childcare facility in Lima, Ohio offers an exciting opportunity to support families and children as part of the Bon Secours Mercy Health mission.

Join to apply for the Childcare Teacher - Mercy Tots Childcare Center role at Bon Secours Mercy Health and help create a nurturing learning environment for young children.

The Teacher plans and implements the curriculum, supervises and manages the program and classroom. The role demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development across the life span and the ability to assess data reflective of the children’s status, interpret the appropriate information, and identify each child’s requirements relative to age, specific needs, and policies.

• 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, reporting accidents and accurately completing incident reports.
• Obtains certification and administers medication as required.
• 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 and maintains children’s portfolios.
• Prepares and arranges educational materials.
• Works with families of children with special needs, monitoring care plans, and following up on maintenance needs.
• Supervises fire drills; conducts regular spot‑checks to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Assists direct reports with coordination of special events and quarterly events related to the areas of oversight.

None required.

• High School Diploma or GED.

One year of experience in supervising and providing care for children in a group setting is preferred.

None required.

None required.

Not applicable to this position.

• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.
• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.
• May be exposed to adverse weather conditions: cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
• May have periods of constant interruptions.
• Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment, and learn policies concerning infection control.
• Exposure to communicable diseases.

• Frequent lifting/carrying (0–50 lbs.) and (50–100 lbs.).
• Push/Pull up to 100 lbs., stoop, kneel, crawl, climb, balance, and bend regularly.
• Manual dexterity and eye/hand coordination are essential.
• Shift work and maneuvering of patient weight may be required.
• Use of latex products; exposure to chemicals or high‑pitched noises.
• Ability to reach above shoulder, with good depth perception.

• Office systems
• Behavior management
• Educational strategies
• Classroom management
• Incident reporting
• Growth development
• Child development
• Educational policy
• Education projects
• Attention to detail, critical thinking, oral and written communication
• Empathy, compassion, teamwork, conflict resolution, active listening, relationship building, school education

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible).
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, 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.

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 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

• Entry level

• Full‑time

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