Teacher Assistant

With a legacy that spans over 150 years, Bon Secours is a network that is dedicated to providing excellent care through exceptional people. At every level, everyone on our teams have embraced the call to provide compassionate care. Here, you can work with others who share common values, and use your skills to help extend care to all of our communities.

Teacher Assistant PRN Days Monday-Friday

PRIMARY FUNCTION/GENERAL PURPOSE OF FUNCTION:

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide care and development and educational service to children, under the supervision and guidance of the lead teacher (Teacher I).

Job Functions

•  Prepares and implements educational activities under the direction of the Lead Teacher.
• Supervises play activities, meals and rest time of the children.
• Maintains open communication with parents.
• Prepares supplies and materials for classroom activities.
• Performs functions to safeguard the children’s wellness and safety.  Reports accidents and accurately records an incident report.
• Obtains certification to administer medication, administers medication and accurately documents the same. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the child served. 
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the children’s status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each child’s requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the departmental policies and procedures. 

EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge generally acquired through completion of a high school education.
• Incumbent must successfully meet the requirements indicated in the Code of Virginia and obtain and successfully complete a criminal history record check completed by the Virginia State Police.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to 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 Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. 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 recruitment@mercy.com