Teaching Assistant

Your future role at a glance

Location: Racine, WI

Facility: All Saints Hospital

Department: Daycare

Schedule: Days | Part-time

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ 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.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Provide compassionate and kind direct care to meet the physical and emotional needs of every child, fostering a safe and nurturing environment.
• Collaborate with teaching team members on lesson planning and implementation to deliver engaging activities that successfully advance each child's developmental milestones.
• Partner with parents through consistent, daily communication to build a unified and supportive educational foundation that ensures the child's holistic growth.
• Commit to continuous professional growth by attending required monthly evening staff meetings and completing a minimum of 15 hours of yearly in-service training.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience. Based on Wisconsin
  Administrative Code Regulations, one or more of the following is required: 1) At least 18 years old
  and have satisfactorily completed one course for credit in early childhood education or it
  equivalent at an institution of higher education within 6 months after assuming the position, or; 2)
  At least 18 years old and have satisfactorily completed one, non-credit department-approved course in early childhood education within 6 months after assuming the position, or; 3) Have
  atisfactorily completed an assistant child care teacher training program approved by the Wisconsin
  department of public instruction. OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable
  cumulative job specific experience required.

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. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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E-Verify statement

Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate and kind direct care to meet the physical and emotional needs of every child, fostering a safe and nurturing environment.
• Collaborate with teaching team members on lesson planning and implementation to deliver engaging activities that successfully advance each child's developmental milestones.
• Partner with parents through consistent, daily communication to build a unified and supportive educational foundation that ensures the child's holistic growth.
• Commit to continuous professional growth by attending required monthly evening staff meetings and completing a minimum of 15 hours of yearly in-service training.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience. Based on Wisconsin
  Administrative Code Regulations, one or more of the following is required: 1) At least 18 years old
  and have satisfactorily completed one course for credit in early childhood education or it
  equivalent at an institution of higher education within 6 months after assuming the position, or; 2)
  At least 18 years old and have satisfactorily completed one, non-credit department-approved course in early childhood education within 6 months after assuming the position, or; 3) Have
  atisfactorily completed an assistant child care teacher training program approved by the Wisconsin
  department of public instruction. OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable
  cumulative job specific experience required.