Childcare Teacher (Full-Time)

Childserve; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

HSA/FSA options

EAP

403(b) plan with company match

Life and disability insurance

PTO

Job summary

ChildServe in Iowa is seeking a caring Childcare Teacher to support children ages 6 weeks to 6 years in a safe, clean, and organized environment. The role emphasizes play-based learning and collaboration with families to promote development.

You'll work 40 hours weekly (Mon–Fri), 6:30 AM–6 PM, providing routine care, promoting safety, and completing required documentation and trainings. Health and safety certifications must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Must have strong reading, writing and speaking English.
• Ability to meet health and safety requirements, including a physical exam.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and stay mobile in classroom/playground.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine care for infants and children.
• Maintain a safe environment with proper supervision and attendance tracking.
• Support a clean, organized environment using PBIS strategies.
• Complete required documentation accurately and within deadlines.
• Participate in trainings, staff meetings and professional development.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We are looking for a caring and energetic member to join ChildServe 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 ChildServe 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 ChildServe

• ChildServe partners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.
• ChildServe 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.
• ChildServe’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, ChildServe proudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6,000 children in Iowa each year.

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