Extended Learning Center Aide

Main Campus - CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404 Overview Salary Range: $17.00 Hourly Position Type:
Full Time

Job Shift:
Day Education Level:
High School Category:
Nonprofit - Social Services

Make a Difference Every Day — Become an Extended Learning Center Aide at Tanager

Are you looking for a role where you can truly change lives? Imagine being the reason a child smiles again, builds self-confidence, or discovers a new dream. As an Extended Learning Center Aide at Tanager, you won’t just have a job — you’ll have a purpose. Every interaction you have can shape a child’s future, helping them feel seen, supported, and safe.

If you believe in the power of human connection, healing, and growth, this is your chance to help a child discover their potential.

Since 1879
, we’ve been dedicated to supporting children and families in Linn County and as the first children’s human services agency in the county, our mission continues to evolve with the needs of our community. Today, we serve over 4,000 children and teens annually through prevention, treatment, and outreach programs.

We’re more than a non‑profit — we’re a community of caregivers working together to Inspire, Empower, and Heal
.

As an ELC Aide, you’ll be part of our Inpatient Team, delivering direct care services that are:

• Client-centered
• Strengths-based
• Professional and compassionate

Your role ensures the safety, supervision, and wellbeing of youth in our care. You’ll also plan and lead activities — fun, healing experiences that promote growth, trust, and resilience. Most importantly, you’ll build therapeutic relationships rooted in respect, empathy, and consistency. This position will also provide supervision and programming to clients that cannot or do not attend school due to IEP structures, removals or suspensions.

We offer a $3.00 an hour shift rate differential for hours worked between 10:00pm on Friday - 10:00pm on Sunday. Multiple shifts are available.

We care for the people who care for our kids. Full-time employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• Financial Security:
  Retirement plan, employer‑paid life, short & long‑term disability
• Wellbeing Support:
  Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Work‑Life Balance: 10 paid holidays, Compassionate Leave, generous PTO policy
• Growth Support:
  Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for advancement
• Convenient Pay:
  Weekly payroll
• And most of all — the chance to inspire hope and make a lasting impact.

• Must be 20years of age
• 1 year experience of direct care support, or working with youth
• High school diploma or equivalent

• If approved for driving on behalf of the agency- must be able to meet agency's driver eligibility in order to safely transport clients/consumers to/from program and community activities as directed by the agency
• Certified in MANDT, UKERU, CPR and First Aid or the ability to be certified within 90 days of employment

If you’re passionate about helping youth find their strength, voice, and purpose — Tanager is the place for you. Join a team where your work truly matters and where every day brings a new chance to make a positive impact.

Apply today and start changing lives — including your own.

Tanager is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees