What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Lead Teacher position at University Community Childcare?
Join our dedicated team at University Community Childcare and you could receive a $750 sign-on bonus!
At University Community Childcare (UCC), we’re passionate about creating a nurturing, enriching environment where children can truly thrive. We’re seeking compassionate, committed individuals to join our teaching team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of young learners. Proudly accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and consistently maintaining the highest rating in Iowa’s IQ4K system, UCC is a place where quality education and passionate professionals come together to shape the future.
Schedule:
- 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday
Your Responsibilities:
- Create supportive, nurturing environments where young children can explore, learn, and grow
- Work in partnerships with parents and families to foster strong, positive relationships
- Provide engaging, developmentally appropriate activities to support each child’s cognitive, emotional, physical, and social development
- Work in partnership with a teaching team to alternate creating weekly classroom plans
- In coordination with teaching team develop and maintain child assessments
- Assist in supervising part time assistant teachers and ISU lab students
Why Choose UCC:
- We sponsor paid professional development opportunities to help our teachers stay current with the latest best practices in early childhood education
- We have a supportive, collaborative, and experienced team committed to mentoring new teachers and making a real difference in children’s lives
- You may be eligible to receive an annual salary bonus through the WAGE$ program from IAEYC
- We are a PSLF-eligible employer
- Earn your Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, associate’s degree, or bachelor’s degree through the TEACH Early Childhood Iowa program
Our Benefits Package:
- Health insurance through Iowa State University
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Free meals while you work
- Childcare discount
What We’re Looking For:
- Team-oriented, reliable individuals that love working with children
- Experience teaching in a childcare center or experience providing care and supervision for children
- College-level coursework in early childhood education or related field (preferred)
- 2- or 4-year degree in early childhood education or a related field (preferred)
Ready to Make a Difference? If you're ready to help children build a strong foundation for their future while growing your career in a supportive and rewarding environment, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join a team that’s committed to the success and well-being of every child and family we serve.
Get in Touch!
- Apply online at https://iastate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5pOQNUE6zgdTf0i
- Visit our website at www.universitycommunitychildcare.org
- Email us at alesser@iastate.edu
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.84 - $17.59 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $18