Child Care Assistant Teacher/ Float

This job description covers the most significant duties performed but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned.

Minimum Requirements:

· Must be 16 years of age

· No personal record regarding child abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect

· Must pass a criminal record check (DCI)

· Required fingerprinting every four years

Educational/ Experience Requirements:

· Experience working with children preferred

Skills and Abilities Required:

· Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions

· Organizational skills

· Communication skills

· Maintain confidentiality in regards to staff, children, and family information

· Computer skills

· Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds

· Ability to meet Iowa HHA Standards and regulations for a child care employee

Physical Requirements:

· Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

· Be able to stand for extended periods of time

· Ability to sit on the floor and get back up

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Assist in leading classroom based on child development principles

o Training will be provided

· Assist in implementing a weekly lesson plan

· Assist in implementing daily plans and activities

· Supervise children and participate with children in activities

· Maintain center and equipment

· Assist with all cleaning

· Assist in completing daily observations of child

· Assist in completing child evaluations and assessments

· Provide guidance for children’s behavior

· Other duties or tasks as designated by the director

· Represent the center in the community

· Establish and maintain a healthy, safe, and enjoyable working and learning environment for staff, parents, children, and visitors

· Provide children with assistance in dealing with personal hygiene, medical needs, toileting, diapering, and feeding

· May be exposed to verbal outbursts, physical actions, and/or bodily fluids as part of the childcare environment

Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12 - $14