Child Care Assistant-Part Time

Northeast Iowa Community College•Calmar, IA

52d•$13•Onsite

About The Position

Assist the director or lead teacher in the activities of the Child Development Center to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the Center.

Requirements

Educational background in Early Childhood is preferred (must meet Department of Human Services licensing requirements for staff). Experience in Early Childhood program is preferred, especially in Preschool area.
Must possess Iowa driver's license.
Strong desire to work with children.
Demonstrates a warm, nurturing, and friendly personality.
Relates well to children and supports positive family-center relationships.
Mature attitude that allows for effective communication, problem solving, and team building.
Completion of employment application.
Completion of mandatory reporting training.
Current certification in First Aid/CPR.
Completion of OSHA-Bloodborne Pathogens Training.
Current physical exam as required by section 109.9 of Iowa code for Human Services with communicable disease screening and tests as defined on Form 470-5152, Child Care Provider Physical Examination Report.
Physical vitality and stamina needed.
Conditional employment until successful clearance with DHS and Criminal Records/Child Abuse Registry record check.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning and implementing the daily program under the direction of the lead teacher.
Assist in planning and preparing the preschool learning environment, setting up interest centers, and preparing needed materials and supplies.
Assist in promoting and supervising the healthy physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of each child.
Assist in teaching and supervising all activities to ensure each child's involvement and safety at all times.
Eats meals with children and encourages the development of good nutrition habits and personal hygiene.
As part of the preschool team, maintain a safe, secure, warm, nurturing environment for all preschoolers.
Handle all information pertaining to children, family, and the center with confidentiality and discretion.
Assist with the coordination of equipment and materials as directed by the Lead Teacher.
Assist in organizing the classroom program and equipment to create a safe, nurturing, warm environment that reflects developmentally appropriate practices and promotes a multi-cultural, non-sexist, non-violent philosophy and curriculum in coordination with the Lead Teacher.
Implement the recommendations of the center director(s) in a timely manner.
Flexibility to work in either infant/toddler or the preschool room when needed.
Attend monthly staff meetings.
Meet weekly with Lead Teacher.
Attendance, punctuality, and dependability is evidenced.
Follow personnel policies of Child Development Center and NICC.
Maintain required continuing education and training required by DHS guidelines.
Demonstrate a professional attitude.
Perform other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.