Assistant Teacher

Linn County is committed to creating a Customer-Center Culture placing our internal & external customers at the center of everything we do! Why do we do this? We get that question a lot. The answer is simple: We want our customers to have a positive experience. Our co-workers are customers too. Exceptional internal customer satisfaction leads to exceptional customer satisfaction for the public!

Why work at Linn County?

• Competitive wages with annual pay increases & annual cost of living increase (depending on budget)
• Access to medical, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and supplemental life insurance
• Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS)
• Wellness program offering credit on insurance premiums to eligible employees
• Free on-site fitness centers
• 12 paid holidays per year

Hourly Wage:

New Hire: $19.00 · 90 days: $20.02 · 1 year: $20.99 · 2 years: $22.18 · 3 years: $23.4

About Assistant Teacher:

Assists a teacher in executing developmentally appropriate learning activities and routines for a group of young children.

Essential Functions

• Assists a teacher in executing developmentally appropriate learning activities and routines which promote social, physical, and intellectual growth of young children.
• Assists in preparing a safe and stimulating environment including preparing and arranging materials and equipment as needed.
• Helps provide interaction between children and between children and adults.
• Contributes to the assessment and evaluation of children's progress.
• Helps children develop good nutrition habits and personal hygiene.
• Serves as a member of staff team, taking charge of routine activities as needed.
• Reports information from parents and any problems concerning children to supervising teacher or assistant director if necessary.
• Increases skills in child development through active participation in approved professional growth plan.
• Adapts to changing assignments as required for the program.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required and minimum of one of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education, or
• An Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, or
• A 1-year diploma in Early Childhood Education, or

A current Child Development Associate’s credential (CDA):

• Assistant Teachers in the Toddler Room must have the CDA for Infant/Toddler
• Assistant Teachers in the Preschool Rooms must have the CDA for Preschool
• One (1) year of full-time experience in a licensed childcare/early childhood program required.

Shift

Monday - Friday

9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.