Afternoon Assistant Teacher

Little Endeavors Child Development Center; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Little Endeavors Child Development Center is seeking a friendly Closing Staff member to support children after school and prepare the space for the next day. You will help supervise children, maintain safety, and greet families at pickup while ensuring a calm, tidy environment.

Ideal applicants are patient, reliable, and warm in communication with children, families, and team members. Prior childcare experience is welcome, with discussion on required training and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Patient and reliable teammate with a caring approach.
• Good communication with children, families, and coworkers.
• Willingness to perform cleaning and closing duties.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage with children in a safe, caring, and age-appropriate way.
• Follow classroom routines and help children wind down before pickup.
• Greet families and share helpful updates about their child's day.
• Keep accurate attendance and pickup records.

Skills

Patience

Reliable

Warm communication

Job description

Childcare Closing Staff

Help children finish their day feeling safe, cared for, and ready to go home.

We're looking for a warm, dependable Childcare Closing Staff member to join our team. You'll help care for children through the afternoon, welcome families at pickup, and get the classrooms ready for the next day. If you enjoy supporting children and being part of a caring team, we'd love to meet you.

What you'll do

• Supervise and engage with children in a safe, caring, and age-appropriate way
• Follow classroom routines and help children wind down before pickup
• Greet families and share helpful updates about their child's day
• Keep accurate attendance and pickup records
• Clean, sanitize, and tidy classrooms, toys, and shared areas
• Complete closing checklists and help secure the center
• Follow center policies, safety procedures, and applicable childcare licensing requirements

What we're looking for

• A patient, attentive, and reliable team member
• Someone who communicates warmly with children, families, and coworkers
• Comfort completing cleaning and closing duties
• A willingness to follow safety procedures and classroom routines
• Childcare experience is welcome; we're happy to discuss training and qualifications for the role

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, either 3:00-6:00 p.m. or 4:00-6:00 p.m. The center closes at 6:00 p.m.; no evening or weekend shifts.

We believe children thrive when they feel safe, welcomed, and cared for. If you'd enjoy helping create that kind of day for them,