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Des Moines Area Community College
Student Child Development Center Teacher Assistant
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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
Job Description
Position Details Position Information Job Title Student Child Development Center Teacher Assistant Campus Ankeny Campus, IA Job Number 26-S02 Employment Date As soon as possible Job Category Student Positions Application & Position Information Call Jenn Whitted at jlwhitted@dmacc.edu or 515-964-6588. Posting Detail Information Salary Information $14.00 per hour Job Summary Provide warm, nurturing care for children in the child development center. Would help prepare learning environments, provide direct care, maintain safe and healthy environments. Implement program philosophy and promote classroom management. Will work and take direction from center coordinator, child development, faculty and staff. Essential Functions Required Qualifications Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with varied students, children, and staff. Ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Must pass background check and fingerprinting. Experience working with children. Desired Qualifications Experience working with young children from birth to five-year-old. Early Childhood Education students desired. Work Schedule To be determined. Posting Date 08/28/2025 Deadline for Submitting Applications Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants DMACC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at 515-964-6301 or by email jobs@dmacc.edu .
THIS VACANCY REQUIRES
: 1) A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and commenting "See Resume" will not be accepted. The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications. 2) Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant's name and degrees conferred. Scanned copies are acceptable. Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.Quicklink https:
//jobs.dmacc.edu/postings/13752Nondiscrimination Statement:
Nondiscrimination Statement:
Nondiscrimination Statement:
Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization. This includes in its programs, activities, employment practices, or hiring practices, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information (in employment) and actual or potential parental, family or marital status. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law. Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Complaint forms may be obtained from the Executive Campus Dean's office, the Executive Academic Deans' office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO /AA Officer, Human Resources https://www.dmacc.edu/hr/index.html . ADA questions and concerns may be directed to the Section 504/ ADA Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515-964-6857, dso@dmacc.edu . Questions or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582,Telephone:
(303) 844-5695,FAX :
(303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339,Email:
OCR .Denver@ed.gov . Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (•). • How did you learn about this job opening? DMACC Employee Referral Friend/Relative Indeed.com TeachIowa.gov HigherEdJobs CareerBuilder The Chronicle of Higher Education Inside Higher Ed LinkedIn Iowa Workforce Development DMACC Website DMACC Applicant Job Alert Email Other • Have you completed the DMACC Employment Application (all personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions)? Yes No (If no, please return to the application and complete all additional information.) Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Optional Documents Resume Cover Letter Transcripts References Curriculum Vitae Media File Portfolio Transcript 2 Transcript 3 Other Professional Counseling LicenseBenefits
- Dental Insurance