CHILDCARE WORKER (20 HOURS/WEEK)

Linn County, IA; Harris (IA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS retirement plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

12 paid holidays

Training & professional development

Job summary

Linn County is seeking a part-time Child Care Worker for the Linn County Child Development Center to support classrooms serving children ages 2–5. You will help ensure safety, direct supervision, and assist with daily routines in a welcoming public service environment.

Daily tasks include meal service, diapering, nap supervision, and maintaining clean, organized spaces. The role floats between classrooms to ensure proper staff ratios and reports to lead staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some paid experience in licensed childcare desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children in classrooms and on the playground to ensure safety and engagement.
• Float between classrooms to support staff and maintain ratios.
• Assist with meals during family-style dining.
• Provide toileting assistance and diapering per licensing standards.
• Monitor nap times and supervise non-napping children.
• Clean and sanitize classrooms and materials.
• Assist with behavior management and injury support.
• Help transitions between activities and clean up after tasks.
• Refer questions from parents to lead staff for consistency.
• Complete annual training (First Aid, CPR, Mandatory reporting) and attend in-service sessions.

Skills

Experience in licensed childcare

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Linn County is committed to creating a Customer-Centered Culture placing our internal & external customers at the center of everything we do! Why do we do this? We get that question a lot. The answer is simple: We want our customers to have a positive experience. Our co-workers are customers too. Exceptional internal customer satisfaction leads to exceptional customer satisfaction for the public!

Why work at Linn County?

• Competitive wages with annual pay increases & annual cost of living increase (depending on budget)
• Access to medical, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and supplemental life insurance
• Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS)
• Wellness program offering credit on insurance premiums to eligible employees
• Free on-site fitness centers
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Training & professional development opportunities

Hourly Wage:

$13.33

About the role:

Provides flexible and responsive support to classrooms serving children ages 2–5 at the Linn County Child Development Center, ensuring consistent supervision, safety, and assistance during daily routines. Child Care Workers float between classrooms as needed to maintain adult-child ratios and follow guidance from lead classroom staff. Responsibilities include meal service, toileting assistance, behavior support, nap supervision, and maintaining a clean and organized environment.

• Supervises children in classrooms and on the playground to ensure safety and engagement.
• Floats between classrooms to support staff and maintain appropriate adult-child ratios.
• Assists with meal service, including helping children pass, serve, and pour during family-style dining.
• Provides toileting assistance and diapering in accordance with hygiene and licensing standards.
• Monitors and supports children during nap time and supervises non-napping children as needed.
• Cleans and sanitizes classrooms, materials, and activity areas during and after use.
• Assists lead classroom staff with managing child behaviors, including supporting children experiencing difficulties or injuries.
• Helps transition between activities and cleans up after classroom tasks to support workflow.
• Refers program-related questions from parents to lead teaching staff to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Completes required annual training (e.g., First Aid, CPR, Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting, CACFP Civil Rights, Universal Precautions) and attends in-service sessions as directed.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some paid experience in a licensed childcare setting, childcare food service or other commercial food service is desirable, but not required.

Monday - Friday 1:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Read the full description here: Childcare Worker Job Description

Learn more about the Child Development Center here: Linn County Child Development Center Website