Child Care Assistant Teacher - St Pius X Early Learning Center
On-siteCedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Job Summary
Provide care for children during early learning center and preschool hours by implementing daily lesson plans, setting up learning centers, and supporting family-style meals. Welcome children upon arrival and assist with departures while fostering positive relationships with families through field trips and special events. Maintain active supervision, ensure classroom safety through regular equipment inspections, and document accidents or illnesses in compliance with State of Iowa and Archdiocese regulations. Follow the classroom management plan to promote social-emotional skills and integrate the faith curriculum through daily prayer and lessons. Perform other duties as assigned by the Lead Teacher or Director, including attending staff meetings and maintaining a clean, organized environment.
Required Qualifications
- Must be 16 years of age
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
- Ability to write simple correspondence
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to families and other employees of the center/preschool
- Able to solve minor problems
- Attitude of joy and helpfulness
- Flexibility with changing priorities and processes
- Able to remain calm under pressure while handling common inquiries, complaints, or identifying emergent situations
- Ability to work well either alone or as part of a team
- Able to be discreet and maintain confidentiality
- Maintain required trainings as required by the State of Iowa, DHS, Archdiocese of Dubuque, and the local site
- Consistently maintains attendance, arrives promptly at the scheduled time, and follows protocol to arrange for time off
- Lifts and moves items up to 50 pounds
- Able to complete computer work assigned related to training, documentation, and parent communication
Desired Qualifications
- Practicing Catholic preferred
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