Afternoon Floater (HS or College Students)

Little Endeavors Child Development Center; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Discounted rate on childcare services

Monday–Friday schedule (no weekends)

Job summary

Little Endeavors Learning Center in Waukee, IA is seeking an Afternoon Floater to support our daily operations and childcare program. This full-time role offers weekday hours, competitive pay negotiable by experience, and opportunities for annual raises.

You will supervise children, help follow DHS regulations, implement lesson plans, assist in potty training, and prepare kids for kindergarten. We offer benefits including medical/dental/vision, paid vacation, and a supportive, upbeat team

Qualifications

• Must be able to care for children from 6 weeks to 11 years.
• Strong communication and reliability are essential.
• Demonstrates professionalism and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Complete and maintain required DHS trainings and follow 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

Childcare

Communication

Reliability

Curriculum planning

Professionalism

Job description

At Little Endeavors Learning Center we are currently seeking qualified applicants for an Afternoon Floater Position.

Our mission is to provide exceptional care to the children and families we serve.

Once hired, here is what you can expect:

• Competitive pay, willing to negotiate depending on experience and the opportunity for annual raises
• Full-time employees are eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Full-time employees are eligible for paid vacation and holidays
• A competitive discounted rate on childcare services
• Monday through Friday schedule, with no weekends or holidays
• A fun and upbeat environment

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

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

The ideal team member would be someone who possesses the following qualities:

• Ability to care for children between the ages of 6 weeks to 11 years of age
• A 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
• Most of all, the ideal candidates would have a passion about educating and caring for children. We are the first educators that these children meet, and we are responsible for engaging their minds and providing them with the love and nurturing that they need for a bright future