Child Care Associate - Bilingual

Lutheran Services in Iowa • Des Moines, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

LSI seeks part-time (up to 24 hrs/week) Child Care Associates for Refugee Community Services in Des Moines. This position is during the morning hours (9:00am-12:00pm). This position will be scheduled on an as needed basis to meet client needs, hours and shifts will vary. It's their life. It's your career. Make a difference in both at LSI!

Requirements

• Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma/equivalent and 1 year of experience in child care.
• Qualified applicants must meet language requirements. Current language needs include Karen, Burmese, Chin, Arabic, Nepali, Kunama, Saho, Tigrynia, Kirundi, and Swahili.
• This position requires the ability to pass an extensive background check including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, Sex Offender registry and a criminal history check.
• This position requires a valid driver's license, auto insurance, a good driving record and the ability to pass an extensive background check including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, Sex Offender registry and a criminal history check.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site child care services to clients who are attending training classes.
• Observe and monitor the needs of children ages 0-10 years for 1-2 hour blocks of time.
• Organize and engage children in age appropriate activities while ensuring their safety and well being.
• Assist in preparing snacks and beverages for children and regulate rest periods.
• Notify and update child guardians of any concerns or issues as they arise.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees