Childcare Teacher Assistant (PRN - Flexible Hours)

ChildServe; Johnston (IA); Hybrid; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading non-profit organization committed to helping children with special healthcare needs as a Childcare Teacher Assistant. This role offers flexible hours with no evening or weekend work required, providing a nurturing environment for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. Ideal candidates will have experience in childcare and be passionate about fostering children's development.

Benefits

Flexible hours with no evening or weekend work

403(b) retirement account with company match

Tuition discounts to multiple universities

Qualifications

• Experience providing care and supervision for children preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 35lbs and be mobile.
• Must become certified in First Aid, CPR, and other trainings.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine care for infants and children.
• Maintain children’s safety through supervision.
• Complete documentation as required.

Skills

Communication

Supervision

Customer Service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certifications in First Aid and CPR (must obtain within 90 days)

Job description

Childcare Teacher Assistant (PRN - Flexible Hours)

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We are looking for caring and energetic Teacher Assistants to join our childcare team. These individuals will contribute to a positive, nurturing environment that is safe, clean and organized for the children between the ages of 6 weeks and 6 years. Teacher Assistants will also encourage children’s overall development through appropriate play-based activities and by working collaboratively with families.

This position is available at our locations in Johnston and Ames.

Benefits And Compensation

This role offers flexible hours with no evening or weekend work required! Staff are eligible for a 403(b)-retirement account with great company match, as well as tuition discounts to multiple universities.

The starting pay rate for this position is $13/hour.

Schedule

We have a high need for support from 3pm-6pm.

Flexible hours between 6:30am-6pm.

Full-time hours are also available.

What You’ll Do

• Provide routine care for infants and/or children including diaper changing/assistance with personal cares, hygiene and hand washing, serving meals and snacks.
• Maintain children's safety by providing constant supervision in compliance with staff/child ratio requirements and utilizing name to face attendance log.
• Consistently assess and monitor children’s general health and report concerns to supervisor and family as appropriate.
• Complete tasks to maintain a clean, organized and safe environment indoors and outdoors.
• Maintain and support a structured environment and routine according to Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports strategies.
• Provide exceptional customer service to families.
• Documentation - Complete documentation accurately and according to established deadlines.
• Arrive on time and attend assigned training sessions, staff meetings and annual staff development training.
  
  

What You’ll Need

• Ability to pass a Child Serve physical examination at commencement of employment and thereafter as regulations require.
• Ability to lift up to 35lbs, be mobile within the classroom and playground areas, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.
• Ability to become certified in First Aide, CPR, Mandatory Reporter, Standard Precautions and DHS Pre-Service Essential training within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
• Experience providing care and supervision for children preferred.
  
  

Not sure if you hit 100% of the position expectations? Let's talk! Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team by emailing [e-mail] .

Why ChildServe?

Child Serve has earned the title of Top Workplace every year since 2014. Here’s why employees love working here:

• Our work matters. We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.
• We’re not your average non-profit. We serve more than 5,800 children each year through over 30 specialty pediatric services in the Ames, Des Moines, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids areas. Many of our programs are one-of-a-kind.
• Our team rocks. Our teams are filled with people who care about their coworkers, and who believe that collaboration is key to providing exceptional care to children.
• Our learning never stops. As a non-profit dedicated to innovation, we’re proud to help team members gain new certifications, continue their education, take their expertise to the next level, and find new opportunities to advance their career right here at ChildS erve .
• We believe our differences make us great. We are on a continuous journey to create an environment where different perspectives are valued, and all feel safe and welcome.
• We’re moving forward together. Experts across multiple disciplines work together to help kids get the best care possible.
  
  

ChildServe is an equal opportunity employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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