Description:

Do you like to play all day? Do you like to see children's faces light up when they learn new skills? Do you have the desire to be a part of a child's positive start to education? Then we could be a great fit for you!

Capitol Park Early Learning Center provides a safe, nurturing learning environment for children. We value our relationships with families and maintain open lines of communication to ensure the highest level of care for all children. Teachers are responsible for supporting the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development of children. This is done through play and age appropriate materials and activities.

Teachers have the opportunity to continue their education in the field of Early Childhood Education through T.E.A.C.H. program scholarships starting with their CDA up to a Bachelor's Degree in ECE with teacher licensure.

Professional development opportunities are offered and paid for throughout the year. Each employee is required to receive at least 25 hours of training per calendar year.

The program partners with United Way of Central Iowa, Iowa Association for the Education of Young Children, Polk County Early Childhood Initiative, and Drake University Early Head Start to offer classroom support and professional development.

Teachers are responsible for:

• Creating lesson plans to meet the needs of the children in the classroom
• Creating individual experience plans based on data
• Submitting quarterly assessment data via Teaching Strategies GOLD or Kaplan LAP-BK.
• Ensureing the highest health & safety standards at all times.
• Working cooperatively with classroom consultants and coaches.
• Working cooperatively with other teachers in the building.
• Maintaining confidentiality and the highest professionalism standards.
• Meeting with families officially at parent-teacher conferences twice per year, as well as unofficially weekly.
• Attending at least 10 staff meetings per year, which are held monthly.
• Attending professional development conferences in the spring and fall (Fridays') with Iowa Association for the Education of Young Children
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and Assistant Director.

We are looking for individuals with experience or a desire to learn more about the field of Early Childhood Education.

We offer a $200 hiring bonus after the first 90 days.

We offer a bonus based on attendance quarterly.

We know wage isn't everything, which is why we offer Health Insurance including Vision and Dental coverage. We also offer employer-paid benefits such as:

• Paid Time Off (for full time)
• Paid Holidays (for full time)
• Paid Snow Days (all staff)
• Life Insurance (all staff)
• Paid on-the-job training (all staff)

Paid Bereavement Leave (time varies, all staff)
Paid Jury Duty (all staff)
T.E.A.C.H & WAGE$ participation (for those working at least 20 hours per week).

Qualifications:

Required- at least 18 years old (for full time, 16 for part time), high school diploma or GED preferred, completion of all state-required early childhood training classes, one year experience in group child care preferred. Successful applicants are expected to continue formal training to meet program requirements. Applicant must be able to work any shift between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday to meet state ratio requirements.

Preferred- A CDA (Child Development Associate Credential), two years experience in group child care. If applicant does not currently hold a CDA, they will be required to attain their CDA within 18 months of hire with help through the T.E.A.C.H. scholarship and paid center release time.

Job Type: Full-time or Part-time

Salary: $13.00 - $15.00/hour

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Have you been arrested or charged with any drug charges in the past 5 years? (Iowa HHS does not allow individuals to work in childcare who have recent drug charges). We will follow up on specifics with you if you mark yet to determine eligibility.
• Have you completed Child Care Essentials training?
• Have you completed Early Childhood Passport Training?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Required)
• Childcare: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR/First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Des Moines, IA 50316: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person