Infant Child Care Teacher

Casey's•Ankeny, IA

3h•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Casey’s is hiring an Infant Child Care Teacher for its on-site Child Development Center at the Casey’s Store Support Center in Ankeny. The teacher nurtures an assigned group of infants and creates a warm, engaging, safe environment that supports early learning and development. The role includes a four-day workweek consisting of four 10-hour shifts scheduled between 6:40 a.m. and 5:35 p.m. Starting pay is $17.00–$19.00 per hour; actual compensation may vary based on knowledge, skills, abilities, related experience, education, qualifications, local prevailing wages, and internal equity. The full salary range extends beyond the stated hiring range.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Child Development or equivalent experience.
Strong working knowledge of childcare and development.
Annual Universal Precautions training.
First Aid and CPR certification.
Completion of a mandatory child abuse training class.
Creativity, compassion, and professionalism.
Fun and enthusiastic attitude, exceptional patience, and ability to remain calm at all times.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, especially when relating to children.
Ability to establish and maintain constructive, cooperative working relationships.
Creativity in developing children's programs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Prior experience in a child-care setting.
Prior experience in an infant classroom.

Responsibilities

Nurture and care for an assigned group of infants each day.
Design fun, developmentally appropriate activities and learning centers.
Support children's emotional, social, physical, and cognitive growth.
Observe, document, and celebrate infants’ progress.
Build positive relationships with parents and caregivers.
Keep classrooms clean and safe, and foster an energetic, creative environment.
Follow licensing regulations, program guidelines, and best practices.
Participate in ongoing learning, staff collaboration, and professional development.

Benefits

Multiple medical plan options.
Dental, vision, and life insurance.
401(k) with company match up to 6%.
Parental leave.
Charitable giving programs.
On-site Child Development Center.
Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and volunteer time.
On-site cafeteria.
Family-first culture focused on service, teamwork, and support.
Opportunity to work for a growing company with a small-company feel and accessible, supportive senior leaders.