Assistant Teacher

Learning Care Group; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Immediate access to benefits

401(k) company match

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Ankeny is seeking passionate Assistant Teachers to create a fun and engaging environment for children. Responsibilities include following licensing guidelines, maintaining an organized classroom, and actively engaging with children. Ideal candidates are energetic, dependable, and eager to learn. This role offers flexible schedules and the ability to bring your children to work, alongside various benefits such as childcare discounts and ongoing training programs.

Qualifications

• Energetic and dependable individuals with a passion for working with children.
• Must follow licensing guidelines and maintain a fun, clean classroom.

Responsibilities

• Engage and support children in daily activities.
• Communicate effectively with families.
• Participate in training on childcare and development.

Skills

Ability to engage with children

Observation and assessment skills

Dependability

Education

Meets state and/or accreditation requirements

Job description

Join a strong community where all we do is care-for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for:

• You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.
• You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.
• You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.
• You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

This is more than just a daycare job. It’s a journey, where you learn, grow, thrive—and play—every day. Being a teacher at a child care center is something special. We’re hiring and we want difference makers who will inspire children to become lifelong learners.

Assistant Teachers:

• Love to help! Follow all licensing guidelines and company standards to ensure the daily care of every child.Maintain a fun,interactive classroom that is clean and organized.
• Love to engage! Develop your ability to accurately observe, assess, and plan for children, as well as effectively communicate with families.
• Love to learn! Complete extensive training onchildcare, preschooland childdevelopment topics.

Wewant energetic, dependable individuals, with a passion for working with children, who have:

• The ability to meet state and/or accreditation requirements for education and experience.
• The ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Learning Care Group is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.