Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below. General Purpose of Job: Under the direct supervision of the lead teacher/director, the Associate Teacher will assist in providing a safe and nurturing environment for children that encourages their social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. The Associate Teacher will assist in the design and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum according to NAEYC and High/Scope guidelines. The Associate Teacher shall maintain positive relationships with parents, children and co-workers Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor, director and/or hospital administration as required. The above statements should be included on all job descriptions. List the job's essential or most important functions and responsibilities. Include all important aspects of the job -- whether performed daily, weekly, monthly, or annually; and any that occur at irregular intervals. Standard functions listed below should be included on all job descriptions. Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times. Adheres to hospital policies and procedures. Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines. Assist with documentation and record keeping Education and/or Experience: Required: Select the one level of education and/or experience needed to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job. Delete those that do not apply. Must be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED Meet federal as well as Texas State Requirements and maintain credentials for the position 6 months experience in a licensed child development center in the State of Texas Experience with computers, including Microsoft Word and the internet Preferred: 15 hours of Early Childhood and/or CDA credential, with the expectation to maintain the CDA credential, and one year related experience in a child development center; Experience with the NAEYC Accreditation process Certificates, Licenses, Registrations. CPR First Aide Certification, Food Handlers Certification must be obtained within 30 days and maintained Until all children are well. Driscoll Children’s Hospital and its specialty centers, urgent care centers, and after-hours facility serve a vast area covering 31 South Texas counties. The hospital is a 191-bed tertiary care center offering 32 medical and 13 surgical specialties. Combined with our non-profit, community-based Health Plan, Driscoll Health System is an exceptional workplace for anyone with a big heart and a drive for success. Smiles, hugs and a soothing touch are as much a part of Driscoll’s approach to treating children as is its advanced medical treatments and technologies. The core values at Driscoll Heath System are: Compassion, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. These values are exemplified through every position - from treating the most critical patients hands-on, to maintaining a clean environment, to keeping the organization running from behind the scenes. We invite you to learn about Driscoll’s rich history and explore the laidback lifestyle South Texas has to offer.