Teacher - Mercy Tots - Mercy Health

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

• 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
• Prepares and arranges educational materials
• Reports accidents and completes incident reports
• Works with families of children with special needs related to child development or health and monitors the care plan with the teachers and the families. Reports/Escalates safety issues and concerns according to departmental guidelines, reports maintenance needs and follows up until resolution
• Maintains classroom bulletin boards and parent information areas
• Supervises Fire Drills. Conducts regular spot-checks to insure we are in compliance with the health and safety regulations
• Assists direct reports with the coordination of special events and quarterly events related to the areas of oversight

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.

Incumbent must successfully meet the requirements by ODFS and obtain and successfully complete the required background checks per the Ohio Revised code, section 5103.09/.

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• High School Diploma/GED

• Work experience and training in supervising, as well as one year experience in providing care for children in a group setting is preferred.

• 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

• 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 d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia;
Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email  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