Childcare Staff

ASAC; Cedar Rapids, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental

FSA

Life/AD&D

Short & Long Term Disability

Voluntary Life Insurance

EAP

Paid Holidays

Travel Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement with Match

Vacation

Personal Time

Sick Leave

Job summary

ASAC is seeking childcare staff to monitor and care for children in a daycare setting. You will implement a developmental curriculum for your assigned group and participate in staff and parent meetings. Responsibilities include assisting with routines, meals, safety, and documentation.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent; an AA in Early Childhood Education or CDA is preferred. Valid driving license and MVR are required.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates will have a minimum of a High School Diploma, or equivalent.
• An AA Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, CDA Certificate, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) is required.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the teaching team to develop and conduct developmentally appropriate activities for a group of children.
• Assist in health and safety standards for the children.
• Assist children in learning self-help skills and provide for their basic care.
• Prepare snacks and meals as needed.
• Maintain an orderly environment and assist in records and reports.
• Attend staff and parent meetings and events.
• Safely operate a vehicle for job-related travel.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

AA Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

CDA Certificate

Experience in licensed childcare center

Job description

Description

Realize a career with meaning—improving lives, strengthening communities, and changing narratives as a member of ASAC. Our work is personal, using lived experiences, proven services, and human connections to help people right here in our community.

As a member of our childcare staff, you will be responsible for monitoring children in a daycare setting, as well as assist in the planning and implementation of a developmental curriculum for your assigned group of children.

Key duties:

• Work as part of the teaching team to develop and conduct developmentally appropriate activities for a group of children. This includes setting up and putting away equipment and materials both inside and outside of the facilities.
• Assist in the incorporation of good health and safety standards for the children.
• Assist children in learning self-help skills. Provide for the physical care of the children, including but not limited to changing, diapering, toileting, feeding, and comforting as needed.
• Assist in preparation of snacks and meals as needed.
• Help maintain an orderly environment.
• Inform the supervisor when materials and nutrition supplies need to be ordered.
• Attend and participate in staff and parent meetings and events.
• Assist in the maintenance of records and reports.
• Assist the children if an emergency occurs.
• Acquire DHS-required development training hours.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Safely operate a vehicle for job-related travel, such as transporting clients, attending off-site meetings, and visiting community partners or service locations.

Requirements

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of a High School Diploma, or equivalent. An AA Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate, or equivalent experience working in a License Childcare Center is preferred. Additionally, the ability to maintain a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) is required.

Salary & Benefits

ASAC offers competitive compensation starting at $18.90/hour. Staff are eligible for a complete benefit package including, Health and Dental, FSA, company paid Life/AD&D/Short and Long Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Holidays, Travel Reimbursement policy, a 403(b) Retirement plan with a match and a generous Vacation, Personal Time and Sick Leave Plan.

ASAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.