What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant Lead Childcare Teacher position at Children & Families of Iowa?
Description
Not your ordinary childcare setting! We have a variety of support systems for the children and their families in our daycare center. We offer an onsite behavioral health therapist within our behavioral health/therapy department for the children, physical and occupational therapy and learning models to assist children with success in school. We are especially interested in those that have or are willing to obtain within 18 months of hire, their Child Development Associate Credential (CDA). If you are bi-lingual, that is a plus!
- Pay range $15.50-$16.50 depending on applicant qualifications and classroom program assigned to (Early Headstart).
- Opportunity for quarterly paid bonuses.
- 80 hours of paid vacation time after 90 days of employment and up 160 hours with service.
- 80 hours of paid sick leave within the first year of employment and up to 480 hours of accrued time.
- 8 paid holidays
- 401k retirement with company matching funds.
- Professional development assistance opportunities.
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
Pre-School Infant Lead Childcare Teacher Example of Responsibilities:
- Ability to learn, follow and implement the required Frogstreet Pre-k Creative curriculum.
- Evaluate, monitor and maintain records on children's development.
- Work independently and as a team member with all center staff to provide total care of the child.
- Actively participate in staff meetings to identify and address program objectives. Attend classes, workshops and professional development opportunities as required.
- Develop a relationship with the children and family to help identify solutions and make progress toward goals.
- Follow Health and Human Services childcare criteria/requirements.
- Maintain a high-quality rating of the IQ4K (Iowa Quality for Kids).
About us:
For more information on the services we provide, visit our website at www.cfiowa.org.
Children & Families of Iowa does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, identity, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, political belief, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
High school diploma required with a preference for those who are willing to obtain the required childhood development associate credential within 18 months of hire. An associate degree or enrolled in, early childhood education, adult, child and family services or child development preferred.
Salary : $16 - $17
