**Details** + **Sign-On Bonus:** Up to $2,500.00 + **Department:** Child Development Center + **Schedule:** Full Time, 40 hours weekly, Monday – Friday, 7:45am - 4:45pm + **Hospital:** Ascension Via Christi Hospitals + **Location:** 1035 N St. Francis Wichita, KS **Benefits** Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community _Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._ **Responsibilities** Plan and implement child care and educational activities for assigned children. + Ensure instructional activities are developmentally appropriate and reflect their individual interests. + Complete required lesson plans and maintain accurate and timely documentation of all required activities and interactions. + Ensure that assigned equipment and materials are adequately maintained in safe working order and recommends new equipment as appropriate. + Maintain positive communications with child's parents/guardians and incorporates their recommendations into child's daily routine. **Requirements** Licensure / Certification / Registration: + Child Development Associate credentialed from the Council for Professional Recognition obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. This state required credential is waived for those who possess a teacher’s license, an Associate’s Degree, Technical Certificate or Diploma or a BS Degree in early childhood, child development or related degree from an accredited college or university required. + Food Service Professional credentialed from the ServSafe National Restaurant Association obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Will accept Food Handler Card through Food Handler Essentials Course through State Food Safety within 1 Month (30 days) of hire or job transfer date required. + Heart Saver AED credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. In lieu of Heart Saver, Pediatric CPR and First Aid through ASHI, AHA or LifeSaver Learning, Inc. obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date will be accepted required. + Certification specializing in Health and Safety Training obtained within 30 days (1 month) of hire or job transfer date, as required by the State of Kansas. KCCTO (Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities) certification, OR, a certificate of completion that includes the following subject areas: 1) Recognizing signs of child abuse or neglect, 2) Basic child development, 3) Safe sleep and SIDS, 4) Recognizing a sick child and the prevention/control of infectious disease, 5) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions, 6) Building and premises safety, 7) Emergency preparedness and response, 8) Handling and storage of hazardous materials, 9) Precautions when transporting children, and 10) Medication administration required. + Licensed Teacher preferred. Education: + Based on Kansas Regulations, one or more of the following is required: 1) A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential issued by the Council For Professional Recognition, renewable every three (3) years, OR; 2) A Technical Certificate/Diploma in Early Childhood, OR; 3) An Associate’s Degree or higher degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, or related field. The degree must include three (3) relevant college credits AND three (3) months of practicum experience working in a licensed center providing direct care and supervision of children of the same age range that will be served, OR; 4) An Associate’s Degree or higher degree in a related academic discipline, AND, twelve (12) hours of academic study or equivalent training in child development, early childhood education, curriculum resources, nutrition, child guidance, parent education, supervised practicum and administration of early childhood programs, plus six (6) months of teaching experience in a licensed center or preschool. Teachers caring for infants must also complete: Four (4) hours of professional development in an infant specific subject within 30 days (1 month) of hire or job transfer date, AND; for each licensure year, maintain four (4) of the sixteen (16) clock-hours of professional development in an infant specific subject. **Additional Preferences** + Minimum 6 months experience in KDHE-licensed center required. + Must have CDA or related degree. + Prior experience with one-year-old strongly preferred. **Why Join Our Team** Ascension Via Christi caregivers have been caring for and providing healing to Kansas communities for more than 135 years. As the largest healthcare provider in Kansas, we offer career opportunities across a number of hospitals, clinics, therapy centers and home health services. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you. **Equal Employment Opportunity Employer** Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp\_10\_20.pdf) poster. As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension. Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf) Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. 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