Job Description
Opening Feb/March 2026! $5,000 Sign on bonus available Mon-Frid 8am-5pm
If you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you. Care to talk?
Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, a s well as stand -alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid E mergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton . We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore . Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand!
Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions) including:
Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans
Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision
Disability and Life Insurance options
On Site Child Care
Educational Reimbursement
Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more!
Location: Sussex Campus Hospital
Status: Full Time 80 Hours
Shift: Day/ Evening
SALARY RANGE: 18.73 - 28.09HOURLY
General Summary:
Performs a wide variety of age appropriate daily activities related to the care and development of young children ages 8 weeks to 5 years of age. Plans and conducts age-appropriate activities which meet the social, intellectual, physical and emotional needs of the children, in order to monitor/track children’s developmental readiness for school success.
Responsibilities:
1. Responsible for each child’s safety and health. Maintains classroom control within licensing and N.A.E.Y.C. guidelines
2. Lesson Plans: Plans and conducts a wide variety of daily activities that are age appropriate for the children in the classroom.
3. Maintains records and check lists on each child’s growth and development using the Creative Curriculum Assessment tool. Conducts at least two parent conferences per school year on each child
4. Directs and supervises Assistant Teachers and any other adults in the classroom. Provides input to supervisor on Performance Evaluations for caregiver.
5. Assists with communication to Assistant Teachers, parents as necessary. Contributes to the Child Care Center newsletter on a monthly basis. Completes requested assignments in a timely manner.
6. Implement the curriculum that is consistent with the goals for children and promote learning and development in each of the following areas: social, emotional, physical, language, and cognitive.
7. All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities
Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
Education: Associate Degree; Early Childhood Education; Or Associate Degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Child Psychology, or Elementary Special Education. In lieu of related degree, may have an Associate’s Degree in another field of study and transcript must include twelve (12) credits in Early Childhood Education, elementary education, child development, and or early childhood special education. Must also have a minimum of 6 months’ work experience.
Credential(s): DEED Certification within 60 days, if not already obtained.
Heartsaver - Within 60 days, if not already obtained.
Experience: Required: One year experience working with children preschool age or younger in a group setting.
Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
Education: Bachelor DegreeEarly Childhood Education or Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Child Psychology, or Elementary Special Education.
Credential(s): Delaware Educator Data System Certification
Experience: Preferred: Two to four years working with preschool children in Center or school setting.
To view a full list of all open position at Bayhealth, please visit:
https://apply.bayhealth.org/join/
If you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you. Care to talk?
Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, a s well as stand -alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid E mergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton . We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore . Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand!
Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions) including:
Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans
Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision
Disability and Life Insurance options
On Site Child Care
Educational Reimbursement
Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more!
Location: Sussex Campus Hospital
Status: Full Time 80 Hours
Shift: Day/ Evening
SALARY RANGE: 18.73 - 28.09HOURLY
General Summary:
Performs a wide variety of age appropriate daily activities related to the care and development of young children ages 8 weeks to 5 years of age. Plans and conducts age-appropriate activities which meet the social, intellectual, physical and emotional needs of the children, in order to monitor/track children’s developmental readiness for school success.
Responsibilities:
1. Responsible for each child’s safety and health. Maintains classroom control within licensing and N.A.E.Y.C. guidelines
2. Lesson Plans: Plans and conducts a wide variety of daily activities that are age appropriate for the children in the classroom.
3. Maintains records and check lists on each child’s growth and development using the Creative Curriculum Assessment tool. Conducts at least two parent conferences per school year on each child
4. Directs and supervises Assistant Teachers and any other adults in the classroom. Provides input to supervisor on Performance Evaluations for caregiver.
5. Assists with communication to Assistant Teachers, parents as necessary. Contributes to the Child Care Center newsletter on a monthly basis. Completes requested assignments in a timely manner.
6. Implement the curriculum that is consistent with the goals for children and promote learning and development in each of the following areas: social, emotional, physical, language, and cognitive.
7. All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities
Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
Education: Associate Degree; Early Childhood Education; Or Associate Degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Child Psychology, or Elementary Special Education. In lieu of related degree, may have an Associate’s Degree in another field of study and transcript must include twelve (12) credits in Early Childhood Education, elementary education, child development, and or early childhood special education. Must also have a minimum of 6 months’ work experience.
Credential(s): DEED Certification within 60 days, if not already obtained.
Heartsaver - Within 60 days, if not already obtained.
Experience: Required: One year experience working with children preschool age or younger in a group setting.
Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
Education: Bachelor DegreeEarly Childhood Education or Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Child Psychology, or Elementary Special Education.
Credential(s): Delaware Educator Data System Certification
Experience: Preferred: Two to four years working with preschool children in Center or school setting.
To view a full list of all open position at Bayhealth, please visit:
https://apply.bayhealth.org/join/
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