Childcare Assistant Teacher

Friendship Village Retirement Community; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Friendship Village Retirement Community in Waterloo, IA is seeking a dependable Assistant Teacher for our It Takes a Village Childcare Center. The role focuses on safe, caring supervision for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years and supports a variety of learning activities.

You will help maintain a clean, sanitary classroom in line with policy and regulations, assist with storytelling, art, music and play, and collaborate with the team to ensure a positive, engaging environment.

Qualifications

• Care for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
• Maintain safe, clean, sanitary classroom per policy.
• Willing to work weekends and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with storytelling, art, music and other learning activities.
• Maintain order and ensure a clean, sanitary classroom.
• Keep children safe and protected during activities.
• Collaborate with staff to follow DHS and company policies.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Childcare Assistant Teacher

Friendship Village is seeking a dependable, safety focused individual to join our team as an Assistant Teacher at our It Takes a Village Childcare Center. This position provides care for children 6 weeks to 5 years of age. As Assistant Teacher/Provider ensure the children under our care are kept safe and protected while in gaging in a variety of learning activities like storytelling, art, music and other stimulated play activities. You are responsible for maintaining order and ensuring a clean and sanitary classroom in accordance with company policy, DHS other agency regulations.

Working Hours: hours and hours vary

Qualifications:

• 18 years of age.
• Physically able to get up and down and squat frequently.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work a variety of hours, helpful.
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays as required.

Benefits - available to employees working 25 hours or more a week:

Friendship Village is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected class.