Full Time Assistant Teacher The Arc of Southeast Iowa - 4.1 Iowa City, IA Job Details Full-time $14 - $16 an hour 15 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Computer operation Interpersonal skills Tube feeding High school diploma or GED Driver's License Positive reinforcement (classroom management strategies) Full Job Description

POSITION

Assistant Teacher - Full-Time

FLSA STATUS

Hourly/Non-exempt

LOCATION OF POSITION

Bill Reagan Children's Center

REPORTS TO

Center Director

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Full-Time Assistant Teacher is responsible for providing supportive quality care to children with and without disabilities, promoting safety, health, and well-being, independence, growth, and development for all participants.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be of 18 years of age. High School diploma or equivalent is preferred, as well as interest in early childhood education. Strong verbal and written communication skills required. Valid Iowa driver's license and insured vehicle preferred.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

This Full-Time, non-exempt position is responsible for providing a high level of care and quality service through the following areas: Ensure child and family satisfaction by engaging the children in recreational and educational activities, providing positive reinforcement, providing role model appropriate behavior, exercising sound decision making skills, and creating a positive environment for the children. Maintain client health status by safely and thoroughly carrying out health procedures, such as tube feedings, toileting, monitoring and responding to seizure activity, first aid, medication administration, behavior modification, etc. Ability to work well within a team environment by providing support to Lead Teachers, while displaying a positive and enthusiastic attitude. Maximize each child's potential by facilitating group & individual activities. Maintain child confidence and protect the agency by keeping information confidential. Respond calmly to health and emergency situations and report to the family and your supervisor. Maintain responsibilities as a mandatory reporter. Complete & submit documentation requirements timely. This includes Brightwheel communications to families, incident reports to director, and following guidelines set forth by Medicaid and Health and Human Services. Promote a positive experience with clients while adhering to Arc policies, procedures, and guidelines.

TRAINING REQUIRED

Ability to complete HHS required trainings within an established timeline.

EQUIPMENT USAGE

Computer/laptop Kitchen appliances Adaptive personal equipment

WORK CONDITIONS

Indoor and outdoor play spaces. Travel within local community. Entails spending time going from seated to standing position repeatedly.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to lift 20lbs Must be able to stand, sit, walk, bend, and lift as needed. Ability to hold, lift, and carry small children Ability to move from seated to standing position repeatedly.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Have you ever had a founded case of child or dependent adult abuse?

Work Location:

In person