QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be of 16 years of age.
• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred, as well as interest in early childhood education.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Valid Iowa driver’s license and insured vehicle preferred.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: This part-time, non-exempt position is responsible for providing a high level of care and quality service through the following areas:

• Ensure child and family satisfaction by engaging the children in recreational and educational activities, providing positive reinforcement, providing role model appropriate behavior, exercising sound decision making skills, and creating a positive environment for the children.
• Maintain client health status by safely and thoroughly carrying out health procedures, such as tube feedings, toileting, monitoring and responding to seizure activity, first aid, medication administration, behavior modification, etc.
• Ability to work well within a team environment by providing support to Lead Teachers, while displaying a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Maximize each child’s potential by facilitating group & individual activities.
• Maintain child confidence and protect the agency by keeping information confidential.
• Respond calmly to health and emergency situations and report to the family and your supervisor.
• Maintain responsibilities as a mandatory reporter.
• Complete & submit documentation requirements timely. This includes Bright Wheel communications to families, incident reports to director, and following guidelines set forth by Medicaid .
• Promote a positive experience with clients while adhering to Arc policies, procedures, and guidelines

TRAINING REQUIRED:

• Must have a signed “Terms of Employment” on file.
• Ability to complete DHS required trainings within an established timeline.

EQUIPMENT USAGE

Computer/laptop

Kitchen appliances

Adaptive personal equipment

WORK CONDITIONS

Indoor and outdoor play spaces.

Travel within local community.

Entails spending time going from seated to standing position repeatedly.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to lift 20lbs

Must be able to stand, sit, walk, bend, and lift as needed.

Ability to hold, lift, and carry small children

Ability to move from seated to standing position repeatedly.

Employment contingent upon: criminal history checks, child and dependent adult abuse clearance, a professional reference and reliable transportation. High school diploma or equivalent is preferred as well as interest in early childhood education. Child care experience preferred.