Assistant Teacher - FT, KidsPoint Downtown or C Street

Waypoint Services; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Waypoint Services is seeking an Assistant Teacher for their KidsPoint program. The role involves supporting early childhood education, ensuring compliance with standards, and maintaining a positive learning environment. Full-time employees enjoy numerous benefits including paid holidays, PTO, and medical insurance contributions.

Benefits

16 Paid Holidays

10 Days PTO in the first year

$25K Life Insurance paid by Waypoint

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer

$400/month towards medical insurance

Short-Term Disability

Childcare Discount at KidsPoint

Dental and Vision Insurance

FSA and HSA options

401K with employer match

Qualifications

• 1-year verifiable childcare experience required.
• Complete required trainings upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing early childhood education experiences.
• Ensure compliance with child care licensing standards.
• Maintain a neat, organized classroom.

Skills

Dependability

Communication

Professionalism

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Assistant Teacher - FT, KidsPoint Downtown or C Street

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Position Summary

Under the direction of the Site Director and Lead Teacher, Assistant Teachers are responsible for implementing activities for children in the classroom and supporting program area operations. Starting at $15/hr, depending on experience.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher in providing appropriate early childhood education experiences to promote the healthy emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development of each child
• Assist in planning and implementation of age-appropriate curriculum to ensure quality early learning programming
• Ensure compliance with all child care licensing standards as defined by the Iowa Department of Human Services
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of all required written documentation (i.e., incident reports, daily grams, room journals, etc.)
• Use positive guidance methods of discipline
• Assist in daily communication with parents
• Maintain a neat, organized classroom and take responsibility for the upkeep of all educational materials
• Eat all meals and snacks with children and assist in developing good nutrition habits
• Help children establish good habits of toileting and personal hygiene
• Supervise activities at all times to ensure children's safety
• Attend parent meetings and other center activities when appropriate
• Assist other child care staff in areas of individual teaching expertise
• Complete 6 hours of professional development annually, including 2 hours in a sponsored group setting (10 contact hours during the first year, with 4 hours in a sponsored group setting) and 1.5 hours related to CACFP
• Provide guidance, support, and structure for program volunteers

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Comply with all Waypoint policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Maintain cleanliness of the work environment
• Perform all other duties as assigned
• Sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds

Competencies

• Values: Demonstrate Waypoint's core values: compassion, ownership, empowerment, and diversity.
• Dependability: Be punctual, responsible, and accountable for actions.
• Communication: Treat others with respect, listen actively, and communicate positively.
• Professionalism: Present yourself well, motivate yourself, and strive for organizational goals.
• Adaptability: Multitask effectively, support innovation, and embrace organizational changes.

Benefits

The following benefits are for full-time employees working 30+ hours/week:

• 16 Paid Holidays (prorated for part-time)
• 10 Days PTO in the first year
• $25K Life Insurance paid by Waypoint
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer
• $400/month towards medical insurance via Wellmark
• Short-Term Disability
• Childcare Discount at KidsPoint
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• FSA and HSA options
• 401K with employer match
• EAP

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or in progress) with 1-year verifiable childcare experience
• Ability to handle crisis situations with judgment and work well with parents and children
• At least 18 years old
• Complete required trainings upon hire: physical exam, TB test, First Aid and CPR, Child Abuse Reporter, Universal Precautions, and background checks