At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

We are hiring passionate, experienced Teacher Assistants to join our team! The Assistants play an important role in what we do because they assist in the care for our associate’s children while associates devote their time to providing Good Help to Those in Need.

Essential 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.

• Obtains First Aid and CPR certification as required in the Code of Virginia.

• 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 school experiences.

• Knowledge generally acquired through the completion of a high school education.

• Incumbent must successfully meet the requirements indicated in the Code of Virginia and obtain and successfully complete background checks as required by the Code of Virginia.

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