Assistant Educator - Mon-Fri Growth & Impact

Yellow Brick Road Early Childhood Development Center; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing Professional Development &

Growth Opportunities

Monday - Friday Schedule – No Weekends

401(k) Plan

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Employee Childcare Discount

Job summary

Yellow Brick Road Early Childhood Development Center in Ankeny, IA is seeking an Assistant Educator to support the Lead Educator in fostering a nurturing, inclusive learning environment where young children thrive and develop essential skills.

You will help deliver play-based, age-appropriate activities, maintain a positive classroom culture, supervise children, and communicate with families about daily progress and development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with young children in a childcare setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of early childhood development principles and best practices.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Must possess CPR/First Aid certification, or willing to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Willingness to undergo background checks and meet state licensing requirements for working in a childcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Educator in implementing play-based, age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that support children’s development.
• Maintain a positive classroom culture that fosters belonging, safety, and curiosity.
• Supervise children and engage them in daily activities to ensure safety and participation.
• Support documentation of children’s progress as directed by the Lead Educator.
• Assist in keeping the classroom organized, clean, and safe, and guide conflict resolution with developmentally appropriate techniques.
• Communicate professionally with families during drop-off and pick-up, and via the Parent Communication app.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Early childhood development knowledge

Experience with young children

Education

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

Yellow Brick Road Early Childhood Development Center in Ankeny, IA is seeking an Assistant Educator to support the Lead Educator in fostering a nurturing, inclusive learning environment where young children thrive and develop essential skills.

You will help deliver play-based, age-appropriate activities, maintain a positive classroom culture, supervise children, and communicate with families about daily progress and development.