Substitute Teacher
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Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 138 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.
Our Mission
As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.
The posted compensation range of $18.00 - $25.33 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.
An early childhood teacher substitute is responsible for the supervision of the children at the Center in accord with the mission of Mercy Employee Child Care Center. To plan and conduct a program to meet the physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of each child
Job Requirements
In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:
Bachelor's Degree in an unrelated area with two three-semester-hour early childhood education college courses with one course being either Introduction to Early Childhood Education (ECE 101) or Guidance Strategies (ECE 103), and at least 910 hours of verified experience in the care and supervision of four or more children six years of age who are not related to the individual
Twelve semester hours in college-level credits in child growth and development and/or early childhood education, which must include either Introduction to early childhood education (ECE 101) or guidance strategies (ECE103) and at least 1,365 hours of verified experience in the care and supervision of four or more children six years of age who are not related to the individual
Completion of a vocational or occupational education sequence in child growth and development, and at least 1,820 hours of verified experience in the care and supervision of four or more children six years of age who are not related to the individual
Completion of a course of training approved by the Department that includes training and work experience with children and at least 1,820 hours of verified experience in the care and supervision of four or more children six years of age who are not related to the individual
A current Colorado Level 1 credential and at least 3,640 hours of verified experience in the care and supervision of four or more children six years of age who are not related to the individual
Two three-credit college course with one course being either Introduction to early childhood education (ECE 101) or guidance strategies (ECE 103), and at least 3,640 hours of verified experience in the care and supervision of four or more children six years of age who are not related to the individual
Associate's Degree in Child Development or
early childhood education. Sixty semester hours in early childhood education, which must include either Introduction to early childhood education (ECE 101) or guidance strategies (ECE 103) and at least 910 hours of verified experience in the care and supervision of four or more children six years of age who are not related to the individual
Current certification as a Child Development Associate (CDA) or certified Child Care Professional (CCP) or other Development-approved credential (No additional experience required)
Masters Degree Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Special Education, Family and Child Development, or Child Psychology
Documentation of early childhood teacher qualifications and ability to pass the Central Registry Inquiry, Colorado Bureau of Investigation fingerprint check, and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint check.
Medium Work - exert/lift up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly
Where You'll Work
Mercy Hospital is an 82 bed, acute care hospital located in the scenic southwestern Colorado town of Durango. It is the only hospital in Colorado to be rated by Medicare with five stars for overall hospital quality. It is recognized for excellence in orthopedic and spine surgery and for outstanding patient experience and patient safety. Mercy has also received ten consecutive 'A' grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group. Our providers use state-of-the-art technology in an environment designed to promote wellbeing and healing of body, mind, and spirit. Among the many specialty services available at Mercy are emergency care (Level III trauma designation), surgical care, cardiac care (including interventional), Orthopedic and Spine Centers of Excellence, a Family Birthing Center, home care, hospice care and more. Durango offers an exceptional quality of life with small town charm, excellent schools, and year-round, world-class outdoor recreation opportunities including snow sports, river sports, hiking, biking, camping and more.
Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here.
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