Child Care Assistant

Educational background in Early Childhood is preferred (must meet Department of Human Services licensing requirements for staff). Experience in Early Childhood program is preferred, especially in Preschool area.

Must possess Iowa driver’s license.

The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

Assist in planning and implementing the daily program under the direction of the lead teacher.

Assist in planning and preparing the preschool 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.

Eats meals with children and encourages the development of good nutrition habits and personal hygiene.

As part of the preschool team, maintain a safe, secure, warm, nurturing environment for all preschoolers.

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 center director(s) in a timely manner.
Flexibility to work in either infant/toddler or the preschool room when needed.

Attend monthly staff meetings.
Meet weekly with Lead Teacher.
Attendance, punctuality, and dependability is evidenced.

Follow personnel policies of Child Development Center and NICC.
Maintain required continuing education and training required by DHS guidelines.
Demonstrate a professional attitude.
Perform other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.