**Details** + **Department:** Child Development Center + **Schedule:** PRN, Monday – Friday, must be available year-round for flexible shifts between 6am - 6pm, no weekends + **Facility:** Ascension Via Christi Hospitals + **Location:** 1035 N St. Francis Wichita, KS Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University. **Benefits** + **Retirement:** 403(b) plan + **Well-being support:** Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources _Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process._ **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. **Additional Preferences** + Experience in KDHE-licensed child care center. + Previous experience with infants through school-age strongly preferred. \#CDC **Why Join Our Team** Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. **Equal Employment Opportunity Employer** Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. 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