Assistant Teacher

Learning Care; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Benefits access

Health programs

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Bring your children to work

Tuition reimbursement

Credential assistance

Master Teacher Program

Job summary

Learning Care is hiring Assistant Teachers in Urbandale, IA to care for children in a supportive, family‑friendly setting. You will follow licensing guidelines, maintain a clean, engaging classroom, and support children’s daily routines.

The role emphasizes observing and planning activities, effective communication with families, and collaboration with a caring team to promote growth and joy in learning environments.

Qualifications

• Meet state licensing or accreditation requirements.
• Complete required childcare training and topics.
• Ability to engage in activities indoors or outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Follow licensing guidelines and company standards to care for every child.
• Engage with children and communicate with families about progress.
• Observe, assess, and plan activities to support development.

Skills

Observation

Family communication

Teamwork

Flexible schedules

Education

Childcare certification

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 on childcare, preschool and child development topics.

We want 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 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.