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Childcare Lead Teacher (Full-Time)

In the role of Childcare Lead Teacher, you will create an environment and plan activities designed to promote safety, nurturing support, and appropriate development for children between the ages of six weeks and six years in our childcare center. You will also provide leadership and guidance for the classroom staff as part of the Childcare Leadership Team. Classroom assignment is determined based on the needs of the center and may change accordingly.

This position is available at our location in Johnston.

Benefits and Compensation

This role is full-time and eligible for health benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, generous childcare discounts, and a 403B retirement account.

The starting pay rate for this position between $15-17/hours and increases with years of education and experience.

What You'll Do

Build a positive, trust-based relationship with each child and their family by providing positive communication and body language at all times
Supervise children indoors and outdoors
Ensure classroom ratio is maintained at all times
Maintain and support an environment that provides children with consistency as well as the ability to freely explore and engage in constructive, purposeful play
Assist with implementation of lesson plans that detail the classroom study and related activities including GOLD objectives being addressed by each activity
Contribute to curriculum planning
Promote social and emotional competency, self-confidence, and resiliency by using an approved curriculum and effective role modeling
Demonstrate effective conflict resolution, team building, and positive communication skills when interacting with others
Accurately document all observations, significant events, and services rendered

What You'll Need

Required: Two year degree, will consider applicants with High School Diploma and additional childcare experience.
Required: Two years of experience working in childcare.
A current certification in CPR, First Aid, Mandatory Reporting, Universal Precautions and Medication Administrator is preferred
Ability to pass a ChildServe physical examination at commencement of employment and thereafter as regulations require
Ability to lift up to 35lbs, be mobile within the classroom and playground areas, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand
Ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking the English language

Not sure if you hit 100% of the position expectations? Let's talk! Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team by emailing careers@childserve.org.

Why ChildServe?

ChildServe has earned the title of Top Workplace every year since 2014. Here’s why employees love working here:

Our work matters. We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.
We’re not your average non-profit. We serve more than 5,600 children each year through over 30 specialty pediatric services in the Ames, Des Moines, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids areas. Many of our programs are one-of-a-kind.
Our team rocks. Our teams are filled with people who care about their coworkers, and who believe that collaboration is key to providing exceptional care to children.
Our learning never stops. As a non-profit dedicated to innovation, we’re proud to help team members gain new certifications, continue their education, take their expertise to the next level, and find new opportunities to advance their career right here at ChildServe.
We believe we our differences make us great. We are on a continuous journey to create an environment where different perspectives are valued and all feel safe and welcome.
We’re moving forward together. Experts across multiple disciplines work together to help kids get the best care possible.