Assistant Childcare Teacher

Description: Not an ordinary childcare setting! We have a variety of support systems in our day care center, for the children and their families in including a behavioral health therapist for the childcare center children, physical and occupational therapy and learning models to assist children with success in school, we are much more than the normal childcare center program.
Children & Families of Iowa collaborates and partners with different colleges that specialize in education and early childhood education.
Our flexible work environment provides you with an opportunity to earn some income while working flexible hours to provide you time to attend classes.
Minimum starting pay $15.
00/hour with opportunities to receive higher pay with working in our Early Head Start classrooms.
Generous paid time off package with vacation hours, paid sick time and holidays.
Health, dental insurance and other insurance benefits.
Assistant Childcare Teacher Job Summary: This is an opportunity to work towards a great career in the field gaining experience in working with children who need specific services to increase their chances for success in life.
Join a team of passionate and dedicated people who care about the needs of children within our community.
We are seeking qualified people to work under the general direction of the Child Care Center Program.
We are especially interested in those that have or are willing to obtain within 18 months of hire, their Child Development Associate Credential (CDA).
If you are bi-lingual, that is a plus! Child Care Teacher Example of Responsibilities: Assist with planning and implementing educational/socialization programs for assigned groups of children, including those with special needs and who may have experienced trauma.
Develop a relationship with the children that ensures monitoring and support of individual progress toward goals, helps identify problems which prevent progress, helps identify solutions to those problems; helps provide necessary client support and direction in implementing solutions to identified problems.
Implement age-appropriate lesson plans on a timely basis incorporating field trips, individual observations, and creativity with a willingness to assist with new ideas.
Attend to personal, social-emotional and physical needs of children.
Master and child management techniques that promote child safety and well-being For more information, visit our website at www.
cfiowa.
org Children & Families of Iowa does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, identity, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, political belief, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Requirements: Minimum Requirements Minimum of a high school diploma or GED required, with experience in childcare, and have or can obtain the CDA.
Associate degree (AA) in Early Childhood education or in the process of obtaining one, is preferred.
For our Early Head Start rooms (6 weeks-36 months): Child Development Associate (CDA) Degree with Infant/Toddler coursework required (or willingness to sign contract to obtain).