Child Care Assistant

Northeast Iowa Community College; Calmar Township (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An early childhood education institution in Calmar Township, Iowa, is seeking a dedicated individual to assist the Co-Director and Lead Teacher in the Child Development Center. The successful candidate will promote the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children, maintaining a nurturing environment. Candidates should possess a warm personality, preferably an educational background in Early Childhood, and relevant certifications. This role offers a flexible work environment with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must meet Department of Human Services licensing requirements.
• Experience in Early Childhood program is preferred.
• Physical vitality and stamina are required.
• Relates well to children and supports positive family-Center relationships.
• Mature attitude enabling effective communication and teamwork.
• Completion of mandatory reporting training, First Aid/CPR, and OSHA-Universal Precautions Training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing daily programs.
• Promote and supervise children's development.
• Maintain a safe and nurturing environment.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.
• Assist in daily maintenance including laundry, floor care, and record keeping.
• Relate information to parents about daily activities and chart infants' daily activities.
• Observe and record evaluation/assessment information for children.
• Maintain a safe, secure, warm, nurturing environment for all children.
• Treat all children with dignity and respect.
• Maintain confidentiality of information pertaining to children, families, and the center.

Skills

Warm, nurturing personality

Effective communication

Problem solving

Team building

Relating well to children

Education

Educational background in Early Childhood

Current certification in First Aid/CPR

Completion of mandatory reporting training

Job description

Assist the Co-Director and Lead Teacher in the activities of the Child Development Center to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the Center.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing the daily program under the direction of the Lead Teacher.
• Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up interest centers, and preparing needed materials and supplies.
• Assist in promoting and supervising the healthy physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of each child.
• Assist in teaching and supervising all activities to ensure each child’s involvement and safety at all times, eat meals with children, encourages the development of good nutritional habits and personal hygiene.
• Assist in daily maintenance, including but not limited to, laundry, floor care, record keeping and bed maintenance, washing and/or rotating toys, etc.
• Accountable for the children for whom you are identified as the primary caregiver. This includes, but is not limited to:
  • relaying information to parent(s) about child’s daily activities.
  • charting on infants for all daily activities, including diaper changing, feeding, naps, medications, milestones, and any concerns. Chart should include a positive statement about the child’s day.
• Observe and record evaluation/assessment information for children.
• As part of the team, maintain a safe, secure, warm, nurturing environment for all children.
• Treat all children with dignity and respect.
• Be sensitive to the special needs of children and report concerns to the Lead Teacher.
• Handle all information pertaining to children, family, and the center with confidentiality and discretion.
• Assist with the coordination of equipment and materials as directed by the Lead Teacher.
• Assist in organizing the classroom program and equipment to create a safe, nurturing, warm environment that reflects developmentally appropriate practices and promotes a multi-cultural, non-sexist, non-violent philosophy and curriculum in coordination with the Lead Teacher.

Qualifications

• Educational background in Early Childhood is preferred (must meet Department of Human Services licensing requirements).
• Experience in Early Childhood program is preferred, especially in area served.
• Strong desire to work with children.
• Demonstrates a warm, nurturing, and friendly personality.
• Relates well to children and supports positive family-Center relationships.
• Mature attitude that allows for effective communication, problem solving, and team building.
• Completion of mandatory reporting training, current certification in First Aid/CPR, and completion of OSHA-Universal Precautions Training.
• Current physical exam including communicable disease tests as defined in section 109.9D.
• Physical vitality and stamina.
• Conditional employment until successful clearance with DHS & criminal records/child abuse registry and record check.

Essential Functions

• Implement the recommendations of the Co-Director and Faculty Advisor in a timely manner.
• Exhibit flexibility to work in either infant/toddler or the preschool room when needed.
• Attend monthly staff meetings.
• Meet weekly with Lead Teacher.
• Attendance, punctuality, and dependability are evidenced.
• Follow personnel policies of Child Development Center and dress code recommendations and NICC policies.
• Know (and implement) policies of the Child Development Center in regard to Center operations as defined in the most current Center policy manual and licensing regulations. These include First Aid and CPR, emergency procedures for tornadoes and fire, child abuse reporting, discipline, termination and other established policies.
• Demonstrate a professional attitude.
• Perform other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Open Date

Open Date 03/04/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

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