Childcare Teacher (Full-Time)

Jobvite, Inc.; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA and FSA options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

403(b) retirement plan with company 
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Life and disability insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Child Serve is seeking a caring Childcare Teacher in Ames, IA to support children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. You will create a safe, clean, and organized environment, guiding play-based learning and partnering with families. The role runs 40 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, with shifts between 6:30 AM and 6 PM.

Starting pay is $15.00/hour, with increases based on experience and education. Benefits include health, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, EAP, a 403(b) plan with company match, life and disability

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; prior care experience preferred.
• Ability to meet health and safety requirements, including a physical exam.
• Lift up to 35 lbs and be mobile in classroom and playground settings.
• Effective English reading, writing, and speaking skills.
• Complete certifications within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine care for infants and children including diapering and meals.
• Maintain a safe, supervised environment with accurate attendance.
• Promote a clean, organized space indoors and outdoors using PBIS.
• Deliver strong customer service to families and complete documentation timely.
• Attend trainings, staff meetings, and professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Health and safety awareness

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Mandatory Reporter

Standard Precautions

DHS Pre-Service Training

Job description

We are looking for a caring and energetic member to join Child Serve as a Childcare Teacher. This individual will contribute to a positive, nurturing environment that is safe, clean and organized for children between the ages of 6 weeks and 6 years old. Childcare Teachers at Child Serve encourage children’s overall development through appropriate play-based activities and working collaboratively with families.

Schedule

40 hours per week, Monday - Friday between the hours of 6:30 AM and 6 PM.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Provide routine care for infants and children, including diapering/personal cares, hygiene support, hand washing, and serving meals and snacks.
• Maintain a safe environment through constant supervision, adherence to staff/child ratios, accurate name-to-face attendance, and consistent assessment of children’s general health with timely reporting of concerns.
• Support a clean, organized, and structured environment—indoors and outdoors—by following Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) strategies.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to families and complete all required documentation accurately and within established deadlines.
• Demonstrate reliability by arriving on time and participating in required training sessions, staff meetings, and annual professional development.

What You’ll Need:

• Ability to meet health and safety requirements, including passing a ChildServe physical exam.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, remain mobile in classroom and playground environments, and perform frequent bending, lifting, reaching, and standing.
• Ability to obtain First Aid, CPR, Mandatory Reporter, Standard Precautions, and DHS Pre-Service Essential Training certifications within 90 days of hire.
• Effective communication skills in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
• High school diploma or GED required; prior experience providing care and supervision for children preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

The starting pay for this position is $15.00/hour and goes up based upon candidates’ years of experience and education history.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Make a Difference Every Day at Child Serve

• Child Serve partners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.
• Child Serve is a leading pediatric healthcare provider with Iowa’s only children's specialty hospital, offering a variety of services and programs to meet each child’s unique needs.
• Child Serve’s four key specialty areas include: complex medical care, pediatric rehabilitation, autism and behavioral health, and community-based services. With a coordinated approach to care delivery, services are interwoven and streamlined, so families can address their child’s needs in one location.
• Established in 1928, Child Serve proudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6,000 children in Iowa each year.

Child Serve is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email [e-mail]. Child Serve is an Equal Opportunity Employer.