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Great River Health

Child Care Assistant | PRN | Kid Zone - West Burlington

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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What they do

A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.

$35,390 / year median in Iowa

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Minimum Hiring Wage:
From $15.50 per hour
Job Details:
Scheduled hours: Variable schedule (Hours of Operation are Monday - Friday from 6am-6pm)
Job Description:
A Brief Overview Care for children by creating a safe, developmentally appropriate environment that supports their physical, cognitive and emotional needs with hands on interaction. Build a partnership with families and co-workers to best support the children in our care.

Attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and childcare institutions. Perform a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play. What you will do Daily care of the children. Diaper changing, potty training, preparing and serving meals and snacks. Providing supervision by hands on interaction with the children. Support Children's emotional and social development, encouraging positive behavior. Maintain a safe enviorment. Maintain a positive relationship with families. Maintaining Daily communication by enter daily care items into Procare Parent Engagement App. Recognize common childhood diseases. Recognize physical and emotional abuse. Collaborate with teaching staff. Take instruction from supervisors and Room Leads.
Qualifications:
Qualifications H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) H.S. Diploma or GED (preferred) Driver's License (preferred) Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. Talking to others to convey information effectively. The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem. The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. Basic Cardiac Life Support & First Aid - American Heart Association within 60 Days (required) Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services within 180 Days (required) Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.