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Child Care Teacher

Children's Choice Early Learning Center
Eldridge, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/15/2025

Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Child Care Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education and a genuine love for working with children. As a Child Care Teacher, you will play a vital role in fostering a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that promotes the social, emotional, and cognitive development of young children. This position is perfect for individuals who are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of children and their families.

Duties

  • Help develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans that encourage learning through play and exploration.
  • Create a safe and welcoming classroom environment that supports children's growth and development.
  • Foster positive relationships with children, encouraging their independence and self-esteem.
  • Collaborate with other staff members to ensure a cohesive approach to child care and education.
  • Maintain accurate records of children's activities, behaviors, and developmental milestones.
  • Communicate effectively and appropriately with parents regarding their child's progress and any concerns that may arise.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including first aid protocols.
  • Maintain a clean center environment by completing basic tasks such as: cleaning, sweeping, mopping, sanitizing, etc.
  • Must be physically able to bend, kneel, twist, turn, crouch. Must also be physically able to life, carry, or position children or objects up to 50 pounds.

Skills

  • Experience in child care settings is highly desirable.
  • Knowledge of childhood development principles and practices.
  • Excellent communication skills to engage effectively with children, parents, and colleagues.
  • Patience, empathy, and the ability to create a positive learning environment.
  • Strong organizational skills to manage classroom activities efficiently.
  • CDA or early childhood education degree preferred, but not required.

Join us in shaping the future of our children through quality education and care!

Please Email or send your resume to the address below - or come on in, say hello, and fill out an application.
* NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 – 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No nights
  • No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $15

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