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Ames Community Preschool Center (ACPC)

2 Year Old Assistant Teacher

Pay: $32,240/yr

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Ames, IA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/15/2026

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What they do

A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$35,410 / year median in Iowa

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

Hours:

Monday-Friday 9:30-6:00pm Work in partnership with Head Teacher, classroom staff, and ACPC administration to plan and execute preschool programs in accordance with the philosophy and goals of Ames Community Preschool Center. Work with the Head Teacher in planning and executing classroom goals and activities. Be engaged and provide appropriate positive guidance to children according to ACPC policies. Provide a safe and nurturing environment for all children. Supervise and eat with children at mealtimes. Securely maintain records as assigned. Report any suspicions of child abuse. Carry out and take initiative to carry out group activities as requested by the full-time staff. Maintain open communication with families related to services, policies and procedural changes. Report any concerns or problems to the head teacher, and/or ACPC administration. Attend meetings as assigned. Communicate openly to all entities as needed. Project a positive center image in the community.

Requirements:

Education & Experience:

High-School Diploma or equivalent Secondary degree or certificate preferred and encouraged. Certification in infant, child and adult CPR, first aid, Universal Precautions, Mandatory Reporter Training and Essentials Training. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong interpersonal skills. Excellent communication skills Excellent customer service skills Excellent organization and time management skills. Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to obtain a Class D license. Basic computer literacy with knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Must be able to pass a criminal background check and physical examination. Perform other duties as assigned.

Pay:

$14.54 - $16.46 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance