Early Childhood Associate - Garton Elementary
About The Position
This position is for the 2026-2027 school year, with employment starting on August 14th, 2026. The salary is based on the 2025-2026 school year schedule and is subject to change. A $2,000.00 hiring bonus is offered, paid over 24 pay periods, and is not applicable to current DMPS employees. There are two openings for this Non-Exempt position within the Teaching & Learning Department, reporting to the Building Principal. The basic function of this role is to assist teachers in the instruction, supervision, and care of all students. Specific requirements may vary based on student and department needs.
Requirements
- Associates degree or higher in early childhood education or related field or willingness to obtain certification listed below
- If the education requirements above are not met, candidate must be willing to obtain a Childhood Development Associate (CDA) credential or Para Educator I: Generalist and Para Educator II: Early Childhood certification from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners
- Ability to create an environment that is safe, nurturing, and child centered
- Ability to clarify and reinforce teacher directions
- Maintain confidentiality
- Attend work on a prompt and regular basis
- Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other staff
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with preschool children in an early childhood program
- Basic computer skills
Responsibilities
- Supervise students in all assigned areas, including bus loading and unloading
- Contribute to curriculum planning and implementation
- Supervise meals or snacks with children, modeling appropriate etiquette and mealtime conversations
- Under teacher direction, follow behavior management plans for individual students and implement specific strategies to maintain behavior and de-escalate inappropriate behavior
- Assist in record keeping, instruction, monitoring progress, and data collection
- Perform personal care duties such as feeding, toileting/diapering, and positioning
- Participate in all district and department required trainings, including first aid, CPR, and mandatory child and adult abuse training
- Participate in family orientation and parent or Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings as required
- Other duties, as assigned
Benefits
- A $2,000.00 hiring bonus for this position paid over 24 pay periods (1 year)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
