Child Care Associate- Peosta

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Conditional employment until successful clearance with DHS and criminal records/child abuse registry and record check.

Position Title: Child Care Associate
- Peosta

Posting Number: S00021

Employment Type: Part Time (up to 28 hours a week) at the Peosta Campus.

Benefits: vacation and sick leave, retirement and tuition exempt NICC classes.

Salary: $12.88/hr

Campus/Center: Peosta

Location: Peosta, IA

Job Goal: Assist the Co-Director and Lead Teacher in the activities of the Child Development Center to ensure smooth and efficient operation of the Center.

• Assist in planning and implementing the daily program under the direction of the Lead Teacher.
• Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up interest centers, and preparing needed materials and supplies.
• Assist in promoting and supervising the healthy physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of each child.
• Assist in teaching and supervising all activities to ensure each child’s involvement and safety at all times. Eat meals with children, encourage the development of good nutritional habits and personal hygiene.
• Assist in daily maintenance, including but not limited to laundry, floor care, record keeping and bed maintenance, washing and/or rotating toys, etc.
• Accountable for the children for whom you are identified as the primary caregiver. This includes:
  • Relaying information to parent(s) about child’s daily activities.
  • Charting on infants for all daily activities, including diaper changing, feeding, naps, medications, milestones, and any concerns. Chart should include a positive statement about the child’s day.
• Observe and record evaluation/assessment information for children.
• Maintain a safe, secure, warm, nurturing environment for all children.
• Treat all children with dignity and respect.
• Be sensitive to the special needs of children and report concerns to the Lead Teacher.
• Handle all information pertaining to children, family, and the center with confidentiality and discretion.
• Assist with the coordination of equipment and materials as directed by the Lead Teacher.
• Assist in organizing the classroom program and equipment to create a safe, nurturing, warm environment that reflects developmentally appropriate practices and promotes a multi-cultural, non-sexist, non-violent philosophy and curriculum in coordination with the Lead Teacher.
• Implement the recommendations of the Co-Director and Faculty Advisor in a timely manner.
• Exhibit flexibility to work in either infant/toddler or the preschool room when needed.
• Attend monthly staff meetings.
• Meet weekly with Lead Teacher.
• Demonstrate attendance, punctuality, and dependability.
• Follow personnel policies of Child Development Center and dress code recommendations and NICC policies.
• Know and implement policies of the Child Development Center in regard to Center operations as defined in the most current Center policy manual and licensing regulations. This includes First Aid and CPR, emergency procedures for tornadoes and fire, child abuse reporting, discipline, termination and other established policies.
• Demonstrate a professional attitude.
• Perform other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

• Educational background in Early Childhood is preferred (must meet Department of Human Services licensing requirements).
• Experience in Early Childhood program is preferred, especially in area served.
• Strong desire to work with children.
• Demonstrates a warm, nurturing, and friendly personality.
• Relates well to children and supports positive family-Center relationships.
• Mature attitude that allows for effective communication, problem solving, and team building.
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