Full Time Toddler Teacher

Little Endeavors Child Development Center; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Endeavors Child Development Center in Ankeny, IA is seeking a full-time childcare team member. The role requires caring for children from 6 weeks to 11 years, maintaining DHS compliance, and contributing to a nurturing learning environment. Compensation is up to $14 per hour based on experience.

Ideal candidates are reliable, professional, and eager to plan engaging activities and curricula. The position offers a daytime schedule with no evenings, weekends, or holidays, in a supportive,

Qualifications

• Must complete and maintain DHS required trainings within the required timeframe and follow all DHS regulations.
• Experience supervising and caring for children in a classroom setting.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete and maintain all DHS trainings within required timeframes and follow DHS regulations.
• Supervise and engage children, ensuring safety at all times.
• Assist with classroom cleaning and daily chores.
• Follow and implement daily schedule.
• Create and implement lesson plans and activities.
• Maintain daily records and documentation.

Skills

Childcare experience

Professionalism and communication

Reliability

Curriculum planning

Passion for teaching children

Job description

Hours: Full time

Up to $14 an hour depending on experience

The ideal team member would be someone with experience and who possesses the following qualities:

• Ability to take care of children between the ages of 6 weeks to 11 years of age
• A strong sense of professionalism, and ability to communicate with parents, staff, and management
• Exceptional reliability and willingness to learn new things
• Ability to plan and execute curriculum along with other daily activities
• Most of all, the ideal candidate would have a passion for educating and caring for children. We are the first educators that these children meet, and we are responsible for engaging their minds and providing them with the love and nurturing that they need for a bright future.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Completing and maintaining DHS required trainings within the required timeframe and following all DHS regulations
• Supervising and playing children and ensuring their safety
• Cleaning in the classroom and completing other daily chores
• Following a daily schedule
• Creating and implementing lesson plans and activities
• Completing all daily record keeping

Once hired, here is what you can expect:

• Competitive pay, willing to negotiate depending on experience, and the opportunity for yearly raises
• Monday through Friday schedule, no weekends, no holidays
• No evenings after 6 PM
• A fun and upbeat environment