Part-Time Daycare Assistant

UNITED PRESBYTERIAN HOMEWashington, IA
Onsite

About The Position

UP With Kids Daycare is looking for a caring, dependable, high-energy individual to work in their center on the United Presbyterian Home campus. This is a part-time position with various hours between 5:45 AM-5:00 PM and involves working with various age groups.

Requirements

  • Must be 18 Years Of Age
  • Be reliable and dependable.
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Be able to obtain required certifications within 90 days of employment
  • Two hours of Iowa’s training for mandatory reporting of child abuse (within the first three months of employment).
  • At least one hour of training regarding universal precautions and infectious disease control annually (within the first three months of employment).
  • Certification in American Red Cross or American Heart Association infant, child, and adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or equivalent certification approved by the Department (within the first three months of employment). A valid certificate indicating the date of training and expiration date shall be maintained.
  • Certification in infant, child, and adult first aid that uses a nationally recognized curriculum or is received from a nationally recognized training organization including the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, the National Safety Council, American Safety and Health Institute or MEDIC First Aid or an equivalent certification approved by the Department (within the first three months of employment). A valid certificate indicating the date of training and expiration date shall be maintained.
  • Health and Safety Preservice Training (within the first three months of employment).

Nice To Haves

  • Experience preferred
  • Experience working with children of varied ages highly desired.

Responsibilities

  • Follows Iowa Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Centers, the UP With Kids Daycare Policies and UP Home policies
  • Assists teachers in carrying out the daily curriculum.
  • Reports any concerns to the staff member in charge.
  • Maintains a safe, orderly environment, which includes housekeeping duties.
  • Assists in meal/snack preparation.
  • Interacts with children at their cognitive level and provides supervision for a safe environment.
  • Before talking to parents about any problems, consults with a staff person in charge for proper delivery to parents.
  • Builds and maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants, volunteers, other staff, and the communities we serve.
  • Acts as a positive role model.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Retirement plan with company match
  • Complimentary access to the UP Home Fitness Center
  • Reduced rates for child daycare

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Part-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

11-50 employees

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