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Afternoon childcare assistant teacher

Little Endeavors Child Development Center
Grimes, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/6/2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable person who would like to teach and care for young children!

Shifts available

2:30 - 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm Monday through Friday

No Weekends!

Pay: $12 - $16, depending on experience

TEACHING

  1. Assist in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum.
  2. General everyday cleanup after activities and snack and complete cleanup check list at the end of the night.
  3. Treat children with compassion, dignity and respect.
  4. Communicate in a professional manner with parent, staff and management.
  5. Establish a positive image as a role model for our children and families.
  6. Responsible for a nightly chore around the center and help on assigned laundry day.
  7. Dress in a professional service manner.
  8. Follows all Little Endeavors policies.
  9. Respect the policy of the children and family's confidentiality.

CO-WORKERS

  1. Strive to assume a fair share of work.
  2. Is tactful with negative information.
  3. Maintain communication with morning staff.
  4. Maintain communication with the director.
  5. Approach criticism with a learning attitude.
  6. Come to work with a positive attitude.
  7. Is friendly and respectful.
  8. Looks for ways to be helpful around the center.
  9. Is flexible when needed around the center by the director.
  10. Communicates directly, avoids gossip.

ADMINISTRATION

  1. Reliable in attendance
    • On-time
    • Gives ample notice for absence
  2. Careful and conscientious in performance of duties; including the use of positive words and actions towards children, parents, and staff
  3. Be nurturing to all children throughout the center.
  4. Be courteous and helpful when dealing with children and their parents
  5. Responsible in job duties
  6. Flexible with assignments
  7. Remains calm in tense situations
  8. Maintains a positive attitude
  9. Follows policies and procedures

**Completes all DHS requirements on trainings, background checks and physical in a timely manner after being hired or annually.

Salary : $12 - $16

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