Part-Time Temporary Substitute Child Development Specialist

Des Moines Area Community College; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Des Moines Area Community College is seeking a Part-Time Temporary Substitute Child Development Specialist to support the Center’s early childhood program. The role provides care for children birth to age 5 and assists students in applying coursework to real classroom settings.

Varied partial and full day schedules for fall and spring semesters; salary is $18.50 per hour. Associate degree required; bachelor’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships with varied groups of students, children, and staff.
• Ability to meet state licensing requirements, including: DCI check, Child Abuse Registry check, medical exam with update every three years, etc.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organize and manage time and physical space.
• Ability to meet state licensing requirements, including: DCI check, Child Abuse Registry check, medical exam with update every three years, etc.
• Capability to lift or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related area.
• Knowledge of Project Approach, Positive Behavior Intervention and Support and Program for Infant Toddler Care.
• Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter Training.
• Universal Precaution Training.
• Infant, Child and Adult CPR /First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a healthy and safe learning environment for children in accordance with licensing, accreditation and other standards of best practice.
• Develop positive relationships with children.
• Facilitate a positive, inclusive classroom climate for varied groups of children.
• Observe, plan, implement, and assess developmentally appropriate, evidence-based daily learning opportunities to meet the needs of children ages birth to 5 years.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Emergency decision making

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related area

Job description

Part-Time Temporary Substitute Child Development Specialist

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Part-Time Temporary Substitute Child Development Specialist

Campus

Job Number

Job Number 26-T08

Employment Date

Employment Date As soon as possible

Job Category

Job Category Part-time Temporary Staff Positions

Application & Position Information Call

Jenn Whitted at [phone] or [e-mail].

Salary Information

$18.50 per hour.

Job Summary

Part-Time Temporary Substitute Child Development Specialist for the Child Development Center. Provide care for children in the program.

Essential Functions

Maintain a healthy and safe learning environment for children in accordance with licensing, accreditation and other standards of best practice. Develop positive relationships with children.
Facilitate a positive, inclusive classroom climate for varied groups of children. Serve as a role model for the Early childhood Education students, provide assistance to the students as they implement skills learned in the coursework, assist students with problem solving, and give direction to individual students.
Observe, plan, implement, and assess developmentally appropriate, evidence‑based daily learning opportunities to meet the needs of children ages birth to 5 years. Practice ongoing assessment of children’s development and learning using a variety of assessment tools as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field.
Ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships with varied groups of students, children, and staff.
Ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to plan, organize and manage time and physical space.
Ability to meet state licensing requirements, including: DCI check, Child Abuse Registry check, medical exam with update every three years, etc. Capability to lift or carry up to 50 lbs.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related area.
Knowledge of Project Approach, Positive Behavior Intervention and Support and Program for Infant Toddler Care. Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter Training. Universal Precaution Training.
Infant, Child and Adult CPR /First Aid.

Work Schedule

Varied partial and full day schedule for fall and spring semester.

Posting Date

Posting Date 02/12/2026

Deadline for Submitting Applications

Open Until Filled Yes

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