What are the responsibilities and job description for the Childcare Lead Teacher position at Friendship Village Retirement Community?
Childcare Lead Teacher - Full Time
Through faith, we nurture, guide and enrich the lives of children. Friendship Village Retirement Community is excited to hire a qualified lead teacher for our around the clock operations at It Takes A Village Childcare.
It Takes A Village Childcare Center, a branch of Friendship Village Retirement Community, provides 24 hr/365 day childcare to families throughout the Cedar Valley. We are a faith based non-profit that believes our kids deserve the very best, most compassionate care possible. Which means we look for the very best employees.
Applicants must have a CDA or Associate degree and be able to meet DHS experience/education requirements for Childcare teachers. Successful applicant should be flexible regarding schedule, along with having availability for working nights and weekends as needed. If you are a dependable, hardworking individual with a friendly demeanor and a passionate love for children and retired seniors, then this is the job for you!
Applicants are required to pass pre-employment screenings that could include: Criminal background checks, Abuse registry check, Drug test, Physical, and TB test.
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must be self-motivated and punctual
Benefits - available to employees working 25 hours or more a week:
- Medical, dental and vision
- Company paid and voluntary life insurance
- Short term disability
- Flex spending accounts
- PTO
- Birthday Pay
- Paid holidays
Additional benefits - available to all employees:
- HIVE - FREE Employee Wellness Center/Gym
- Onsite Childcare Center with 40% discount for employees
- Continuing Education opportunities
- Employee Pantry
