Assistant Teacher

Community United Child Care Centers Inc; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional growth

Child care discount

Job summary

Community United Child Care Centers Inc. seeks an Assistant Teacher for our Waterloo and Cedar Falls locations. The role supports Lead Teacher to provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for young children.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with children, is a strong team player, and aims to make a positive difference in children's lives and families within a collaborative center setting.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience with children preferred.
• Ability to meet physical demands of childcare tasks.
• Willing to complete required trainings and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teacher with daily care, supervision, and education of children.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming classroom environment.
• Support children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
• Assist with planning age-appropriate activities and learning experiences.
• Interact with children in a positive, respectful, and encouraging manner.
• Follow classroom routines, schedules, and center policies.
• Maintain supervision and stay in ratio at all times.
• Assist with meals, diapering, toileting, handwashing and other routines.

Skills

Patience

Team player

Communication

dependability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are hiring for both our Waterloo and Cedar Falls locations. Hours range from 7 am to 5 pm. This is a full time, Monday -Friday position starting at 32 hours

Community United Child Care Centers is looking for a caring, dependable, and energetic Assistant Teacher to join our team! The Assistant Teacher works alongside the Lead Teacher to provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children, is a team player, and wants to make a positive difference in the lives of young children and their families.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher with the daily care, supervision, and education of children.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming classroom environment.
• Support children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
• Assist with planning and implementing age-appropriate activities and learning experiences.
• Interact with children in a positive, respectful, and encouraging manner.
• Follow classroom routines, schedules, and center policies.
• Maintain appropriate supervision and remain in ratio at all times.
• Assist with meals, snacks, diapering, toileting, handwashing, and other daily care routines as needed.
• Help maintain classroom cleanliness and organization.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with children, families, coworkers, and administration.
• Support the Lead Teacher with required classroom documentation and HHS requirements.
• Follow all health, safety, licensing, and center policies and procedures.
• Work cooperatively with coworkers to provide consistent, high-quality care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Previous experience working with children is preferred.
• Must enjoy working with young children and demonstrate patience, kindness, and enthusiasm.
• Must be dependable, responsible, and able to work as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow directions and accept feedback.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of working in a child care environment, including sitting on the floor, standing, walking, bending, lifting, and interacting with children throughout the day.
• Must be willing to complete all required child care trainings and certifications.

What We Offer

• Monday-Friday schedule
• No nights or weekends
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and training
• Full-time employees may be eligible for health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays for eligible employees
• Free or reduced-cost child care for eligible employees through Child Care Assistance
• Opportunities to advance within Community United Child Care Centers