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Early Childhood Associate
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JF TAYLOR PRESCHOOL
Des Moines, IA (In Person)
$42,005 Salary, Full-Time
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Early Childhood Associate
Des Moines Public School District
JF TAYLOR PRESCHOOL
- Des Moines, Iowa This job is also posted in Des Moines Public School District, and TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs Job Details
Job ID:
5811810Application Deadline:
Jul 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)Posted:
YesterdayStarting Date:
Aug 14, 2026 Job DescriptionTITLE:
Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education AssociateCLASSIFICATION
AssociateHIRING SPECIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications:
Associates degree or higher in early childhood education or related field or willingness to obtain certification listed below. If the education requirements above are not met, candidate must be willing to obtain a Childhood Development Associate (CDA) credentialSkills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
Ability to create an environment that is safe, nurturing, and child centered. Ability to clarify and reinforce teacher directions. Maintain confidentiality. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.JOB SUMMARY
The Early Childhood Associate assists teachers in the instruction, supervision, and care of all students. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the students and department.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Supervise students during transitions, lunch, recess, and assist with bus loading/unloading. Contribute to curriculum planning and implementation. Prepare and organize instructional materials and equipment with teacher guidance. Supervise meals or snacks with children, modeling appropriate etiquette and mealtime conversations. Follow behavior intervention plans as written in IEPs for individual students. Under teacher direction, implement specific strategies to maintain/increase appropriate behavior and de-escalate inappropriate behavior. Assist the teacher in monitoring students' Individual Education Plans (IEP) by maintaining records and providing feedback as requested. Perform personal care duties such as feeding, toileting/diapering, and positioning. Participate in all district and department required trainings, including first aid, CPR, and mandatory child and adult abuse training. Participate in family orientation and parent or Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings as required. Other duties, as assigned.DEPARTMENT
Office of SchoolsREPORTS TO
Building AdministratorHIGHEST LEVEL SUPERVISED
N/ABARGAINING GROUP:
DMEA ESP
FLSA STATUS:
Non- Exempt
CALENDAR
190 days / 7.5 hour dayPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL DEMAND:
FREQUENCY
Standing Frequent 33%- 66% Walking Frequent 33%
- 66% Sitting Frequent 33%
- 66% Bending/Stooping Occasional 1%
- 32% Reaching/Pushing/Pulling Occasional 1
- 32% Climbing/Stairs Occasional 1%
- 32% Driving Occasional 1%
- 32% Lifting (20 lbs.) Frequent 33%
- 66% Carrying (25 feet) Occasional 1%
- 32% Manual Dexterity Tasks Telephone Frequent 33%
- 66% Computer Frequent 33%
- 66% Other Never 0% Working Conditions Inside Constant 67%+ Outside Occasional 1%
- 32% Extremes of Temperature/Humidity Occasional 1%
- 32% The Des Moines Independent Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices.