Child Development Teacher PRN

Job Description:

PRN position
- Caregiver MUST have a flexible schedule with willingness to work ALL shifts, including Fridays The Child Development Teacher promotes an environment of care for children that is safe and nurturing. The Child Development teacher interacts with children using developmentally appropriate practice to support their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.

Posting Specifics:

Benefits Eligible :
No

Pay Rate:
Based on Experience.

Shift Details: PRN position
- Seeking a candidate who is available to work EVERY Friday (7:00am - 6:30pm) AND will help cover other shifts in the department as needed throughout the rest of the week Located at the Logan Regional Hospital Child Development Center Additional Details :

This role involves providing continuous hands‑on care for young children, including frequent floor‑level interaction , diaper changing , and supporting their daily needs throughout the day.

Will be working with children to provide educational activities and support care routines throughout the day.

Experience with educational activities of Early childhood age groups is preferred .The Child Dev Centers hours of operations are 6am - 6pm.

Minimum Qualifications Six months experience working in an early childhood program

Pediatric CPR, First Aid Certification within 60 days of hire

Food Handlers Permit within 60 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications Associate degree in Early Childhood Development/Education or a closely related field (Elementary Education, Family-Life Studies, Child Psychology). Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.

Certificate in Early Childhood Development (CDA – Child Development Associate)
Essential Functions This position works under broad guidelines dependent on the age, development, and classroom regulations for each group of children. Teachers must have great flexibility in providing care and activities for children.

Establishes a developmentally appropriate room environment that is safe, welcoming, clean, nurturing, and that stimulates learning and discovery.

Provides direct supervision of children at all times.

Warmly interacts with children using approved early childhood education standards and immediately attends to their physical and emotional needs.

Follows all regulatory standards and best practices as outlined by Utah Department of Health, Child Care Licensing. Completes 20 hours of training to review these required standards annually.

Accurately and professionally maintain daily records as required by State Licensing including incident reports, attendance sheets, and daily record sheets.

Organizes engaging and educational activities, materials, and daily schedules that meet the developmental goals for each child in care.

Maintain observation notes, conduct formal assessments, and provide other portfolio documentation to assess children’s progress in achieving developmental milestones and behaviors. Information on each child’s development will be shared with parents regularly, with two formal parent conferences annually.

Observes and recognizes obvious difficulties individual children are having mastering developmentally appropriate milestones or behavior and discusses follow-up actions with leader and parents if needed.

Is a team player and a continuous learner

Skills

Knowledge of child development and experience caring for children

Love children. Flexibility to follow children’s interests/needs, have patience and be kind.

Ability to proactively resolve conflict and keep calm under stress

Good organizational skills and time management

Excellent customer service

Professional verbal and written communication skills

Ability to react quickly in emergencies to keep children safe Basic computer…