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Child Care Assistant Teacher

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Healthy Steps Childcare Center

Leon, IA (In Person)

$30,160 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 6 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/12/2026

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Job Description

This job description covers the most significant duties performed but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Must be 16 years of age
  • No personal record regarding child abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect
  • Must pass a criminal record check (DCI)
  • Required fingerprinting every four years
Educational/ Experience Requirements:
  • Experience working with children preferred
Skills and Abilities Required:
  • Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
  • Organizational skills
  • Communication skills
  • Maintain confidentiality in regards to staff, children, and family information
  • Computer skills
  • Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
  • Ability to meet Iowa HHA Standards and regulations for a child care employee
Physical Requirements:
  • Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
  • Be able to stand for extended periods of time
  • Ability to sit on the floor and get back up
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Assist in leading classroom based on child development principles o Training will be provided
  • Assist in implementing a weekly lesson plan
  • Assist in implementing daily plans and activities
  • Supervise children and participate with children in activities
  • Maintain center and equipment
  • Assist with all cleaning
  • Assist in completing daily observations of child
  • Assist in completing child evaluations and assessments
  • Provide guidance for children's behavior
  • Other duties or tasks as designated by the director
  • Represent the center in the community
  • Establish and maintain a healthy, safe, and enjoyable working and learning environment for staff, parents, children, and visitors
  • Provide children with assistance in dealing with personal hygiene, medical needs, toileting, diapering, and feeding
  • May be exposed to verbal outbursts, physical actions, and/or bodily fluids as part of the childcare environment
Pay:
$12.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee assistance program Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Tuition reimbursement
Work Location:
In person