Before School Daycare Lead/Elementary Associate

Before School Daycare Lead/Elementary Associate Alburnett Community School District Alburnett, IA Job Details Part-time | Full-time From $21.15 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Qualifications Education Full Job Description Overview We are seeking a dedicated and passionate individual work as the Lead Daycare staff member for the before school program (7AM-8AM) and then to provide educational support to students of elementary ages the remainder of the day (8AM-3PM). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education and experience working with children, including those with special needs. The Daycare Lead plays a key leadership role in providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for students enrolled in the districts before-school care program. This position supports students' social, emotional, and academic growth while ensuring smooth daily operations of the program, and maintaining effective communication with families and school personnel.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma; preferably with Para-Educator Certification or Bachelor's Degree with education related minor Must pass background checks as required by the school district and state regulations. Essential Functions (daycare lead): Lead the daily operation of the day care program (before school program). Supervise and actively engage with children in structured and unstructured activities. Develop and implement age-appropriate enrichment activities, games, and learning opportunities. Ensure a safe and supportive environment by enforcing school and program rules and safety procedures. Communicate effectively with parents/guardians regarding student participation and behavior. Coordinate with school staff and administration to support student needs and align with school policies. Assist in training, mentoring, and overseeing day care associates and volunteers. Maintain accurate attendance, incident, and behavioral records. Monitor inventory and request supplies as needed. Ensure compliance with all district, state, and licensing regulations and standards. Attend staff meetings and professional development sessions as required. Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students. Ability to remain patient, positive, and flexible in a fast-paced environment. Perform other duties as assigned by the Teacher or the Building Principal Essential Functions (associate): Administer, score, and record such achievement and test results as the Teacher recommends for individual students. Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the Teacher. Assist the Teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities. Operate and care for equipment or instructional materials assigned by the Teacher. Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the Teacher. Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, before and after school, and field trips. Check student work and supervise testing and make-up work as assigned by the Teacher. Assists with school day routines. Alert the Teacher to any problems or special information about an individual student. Serve as a source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular Teacher. Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students Participate in professional development activities as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned by the Teacher or the Building Principal.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

From $21.15 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Provide three professional references (name, contact information, and relationship).

Work Location:

In person