Child Care Associate- ANTICIPATED

Young World Physical Education; Glenwood (IA); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Glenwood, Iowa is seeking a Child Care Associate to create a safe and engaging environment for children ages 6 weeks to 4 years. This full-time position requires a high school diploma and CPR certification. Responsibilities include assisting with feeding and diapering needs, maintaining open communication with parents, and ensuring a nurturing atmosphere.

The successful candidate should have prior experience with children and be able to lift up to 35 lbs. The role involves flexible hours and attendance is critical to success.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is essential for this position.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is mandatory.
• First-Aid and CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children.
• Maintain open communication with parents.
• Assist with feeding and diapering children.

Skills

Previous experience working with children

Good communication skills with the public

First‑Aid / CPR certified

Ability to lift 35 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Child Care Associate - Anticipated

Glenwood Community School District Lakin Childhood Development Center – Glenwood, Iowa

Starting wage $15/hr.

Job ID: 5795696 | Application Deadline: Until filled

Job Description

Child Care Associate (Ages 6 weeks – 2 years)

• Previous experience working with children.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Good communication skills with the public.
• First‑Aid / CPR certified.
• Acceptable criminal records check.
• Essential Function: Ability to lift 35 lbs.; works flexible hours; regular attendance.

Position Goal: To provide a safe, nurturing, and well‑organized day‑care environment with developmentally appropriate activities in which children can learn and grow.

• Attendance is necessary to be successful in this position.
• Maintain open communication with parents at the beginning and end of the day.
• Assist with the feedings of children (bottle, jar food).
• Attend to the diapering needs of children.
• Engage in positive and age‑appropriate social interactions.
• Encourage playing and sharing harmoniously with other children.
• Maintain proper child discipline in accordance with the Kids Place discipline policy.
• Maintain daily infant or toddler report.
• Assist in maintaining orderly room.
• Attend monthly staff meetings.
• Keep information related to individual children and families confidential.
• Know how many children are with them at all times (outside, fire/tornado drills).
• Direct movement of children from place to place.
• Document information about children for staff on the next shift.
• Be knowledgeable of the emergency file and emergency procedures.
• Know the tornado and fire procedures for the program and assist in the supervision of required drills.
• Be punctual in room and on the job prior to the start of the shift; notify the Coordinator and/or OnSite Supervisor if you are to be late or absent.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Terms of Employment: Wage schedules shall be subject to annual review and modification by the Glenwood Board of Education or through the collective bargaining process, where one exists.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Classified Staff Evaluation.

Child Care Associate (Ages 2 – 4)

• Previous experience working with children.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Good communication skills with the public.
• First‑Aid / CPR certified.
• Acceptable criminal records check.
• Essential Function: Ability to lift 35–45 lbs.; works flexible hours; regular attendance.

Position Goal: To provide a safe, nurturing, and well‑organized day‑care environment with developmentally appropriate activities in which children can learn and grow.

• Attendance is necessary to be successful in this position.
• Maintain open communication with parents at the beginning and end of the day.
• Foster good eating habits and table manners through family‑style meals.
• Assist children with diapering/toileting and hand washing as needed.
• Engage in positive and age‑appropriate social interactions.
• Encourage playing and sharing harmoniously with other children.
• Maintain daily care report.
• Assist in maintaining orderly room.
• Attend monthly staff meetings.
• Keep information related to individual children and families confidential.
• Know how many children are with them at all times (outside, fire/tornado drills).
• Direct movement of children from place to place.
• Document information about children for staff on the next shift.
• Supervise as well as interact with children on the playground, indoor gym, and classroom.
• Maintain proper child discipline in accordance with Kids Place discipline policy.
• Assume responsibility for play equipment.
• Organize group games and activities.
• Be knowledgeable of the emergency file and emergency procedures.
• Know the tornado and fire procedures for the program and assist in the supervision of required drills.
• Be punctual in room and on the job prior to the start of the shift; notify the Coordinator and/or OnSite Supervisor if you are to be late or absent.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Terms of Employment: Wage schedules shall be subject to annual review and modification by the Glenwood Board of Education or through the collective bargaining process, where one exists.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Classified Staff Evaluation.

Child Care Associate (School Age)

• Previous experience working with children.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Good communication skills with the public.
• First‑Aid / CPR certified.
• Acceptable criminal records check.
• Essential Function: Ability to lift 35 lbs.; works flexible hours; regular attendance.

Position Goal: To provide a safe, nurturing, and well‑organized day‑care environment with developmentally appropriate activities in which children can learn and grow.

• Attendance is necessary to be successful in this position.
• Maintain open communication with parents at the beginning and end of the day.
• Help with the feedings of children when needed.
• Engage in positive and age‑appropriate social interactions.
• Encourage playing and sharing harmoniously with other children.
• Assist in maintaining orderly room.
• Attend monthly staff meetings.
• Keep information related to individual children and families confidential.
• Know how many children are with them at all times (outside, fire/tornado drills).
• Direct movement of children from place to place.
• Document information about children for staff on the next shift.
• Maintain proper student discipline in accordance with Kids Place discipline policy.
• Be knowledgeable of the emergency file and emergency procedures.
• Know the tornado and fire procedures for the program and assist in the supervision of required drills.
• Be punctual in room and on the job prior to the start of the shift; notify the Coordinator and/or OnSite Supervisor if you are to be late or absent.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Terms of Employment: Wage schedules shall be subject to annual review and modification by the Glenwood Board of Education or through the collective bargaining process, where one exists.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Classified Staff Evaluation.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Nicole Carnazzo
• 103 Central
• Glenwood, Iowa 51534
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]