Little Me & Company Teacher Description The childcare teacher will work as a team with the management staff and other teachers to implement the childcare program. The team will assist in carrying out the childcare mission and values by providing high-quality childcare services to children and parents. Responsibilities

• Plan and implement the daily curriculum plans and activities.
• Assist in supervising children and participate with children in activities.
• Maintain program site and equipment.
• Communicate with parents on an ongoing basis and plan parent conferences.
• Complete with daily observations and child evaluations.
• Provide guidance for children's behavior.
• Other duties or tasks as designated by the management team.
• Represent the Center in the community.
• Establish and maintain a healthy, safe, and enjoyable working and learning environment for staff, parents, children, and visitors.
• A commitment to working with children in a developmental setting and a sincere desire to have a meaningful effect on their lives.
• Perform all physical aspects of the position, including frequently moving around, bending, reaching, and routinely lifting 30 pounds at a time.
• Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in hazardous/ dangerous situations.
• May provide children with assistance in dealing with issues such as personal hygiene, medical needs, toileting, diapering and feeding.
• May be exposed to verbal outbursts, physical actions, or bodily fluids as a part of the childcare environment.
• Must be able to pass background check, physical exam, and fingerprinting.
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to meet Iowa DHS standards and regulations for childcare employees. Experience

Caregiving:

1 Year (preferred)

Childcare:

1 year (preferred) Qualifications

• CPR, First Aid, and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire.
• Current physical exam.
• Fingerprinting within 60 days of hire.
• Six professional development DHS approved credits each year.
• Implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Flexibility and ability to work independently while cooperating with other staff, participants, and volunteers.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. Schedule
• Day shift
• No

WEEKENDS

• Expected full time hours to work are 6:30am-3:00 pm or 9:30am-5:30:pm.
• Expected part time hours to work are 6:30 to noon or noon to 5:30. Pay
• Starting wage is $13.

50/hr. After 6 months of employment pay will increase to $14/hr depending on attendance, check list requirements, and over all evaluations.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

From $13.50 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person