This position is a full time position.

The child care Lead Teacher will work as a team with the management staff and Assistant Teachers to implement the child care program. The team will assist in carrying out the child care mission and values by providing high quality child care services to children and parents. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan and implement the daily 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. 

• The Lead Teacher is the only person to communicate any serious issues with parents besides the Center Director/ Assistant Director/ On-site Supervisor. 

• Lead Teachers are responsible for bring all serious issues to the Center Director/ Assistant Director/ On-site Supervisor.  

• Complete with daily observations and child evaluations. 

• Provide guidance for children’s behavior. 

• Other duties or tasks as designated by the management team. 

Minimum Requirements 

• Must be able to pass a background check, physical exam, and fingerprinting. 

• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds. 

• A commitment to working with children in a developmental setting and a sincere desire to have a meaningful effect on their lives. 

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills. 

• Willingness to complete tasks under the direction of the management team. 

• Previous experience in a child care setting is preferred. 

• Ability to meet Iowa DHS standards and regulations for a child care employee. 

Physical Requirements

• 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 child care environment. 

This is a full or part-time position.

The child care helper will work as a team with all staff to implement the child care program. The team will assist in carrying out the child care mission and values by providing high quality child care services to children and parents. 

Primary Responsibilities 

• Assist in supervising children and participate with children in activities. 

• Maintain program site and equipment. 

• Provide guidance for children’s behavior. 

• Other duties or tasks as designated by the management team. 

Minimum Requirements 

• Must be able to pass a background check, physical exam, and fingerprinting. 

• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds. 

• A commitment to working with children in a developmental setting and a sincere desire to have a meaningful effect on their lives. 

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills. 

• Willingness to complete tasks under the direction of the management team. 

• Previous experience in a child care setting is preferred. 

• Ability to meet Iowa DHS standards and regulations for a child care employee. 

Physical Requirements

• 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 child care environment. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Ensures all allergies are accommodated and presented with correct substitutions 

• Create and follow the daily menu which incorporates USDA, licensing and/or health department regulations. 

• Are caring, compassionate and love what they do 

• Work experience in cooking and/or food preparation for multiple individuals, preferably in a childcare facility 

• Cleaning and other miscellaneous tasks 

• Flexibility as to the hours and schedule of work 

• Must be at least 18 years of age 

Physical Requirements 

• 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.