Afternoon Childcare Educator: Shape Young Minds

Little Endeavors Child Development Center; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Discounted childcare services

No weekends

Job summary

Little Endeavors Learning Center is seeking an Afternoon Floater to support classrooms and maintain safe, engaging activities after-school hours. The role involves supervising children, assisting with daily routines, and helping implement lesson plans in a supportive environment.

The ideal candidate is reliable, communicates well, and enjoys working with children aged 6 weeks to 11 years. Benefits include healthcare, paid time off, and a discount on childcare services.

Qualifications

• Ability to care for children between 6 weeks and 11 years of age.
• Strong sense of professionalism and ability to communicate.
• Exceptional reliability and willingness to learn new things.
• Ability to plan and execute curriculum and follow a daily schedule.
• Passion about educating and caring for children; first educators providing love and nurturing.

Responsibilities

• Complete and maintain DHS required trainings and follow all DHS regulations.
• Supervise children and ensure their safety.
• Clean in the classroom and complete daily chores.
• Follow a daily schedule.
• Create and implement lesson plans and activities.
• Assist in potty training children.
• Prepare children for kindergarten.

Skills

Ages 6w-11y

Professionalism & comms

Reliability & learning

Curriculum planning

Education passion

Job description

Little Endeavors Learning Center is seeking an Afternoon Floater to support classrooms and maintain safe, engaging activities after-school hours. The role involves supervising children, assisting with daily routines, and helping implement lesson plans in a supportive environment.

The ideal candidate is reliable, communicates well, and enjoys working with children aged 6 weeks to 11 years. Benefits include healthcare, paid time off, and a discount on childcare services.