Job detail
Part Time Teacher Assistant Child Care
UnityPoint Health
OTHER
Posted 3/18/2026
Location
Des Moines, Iowa
Core responsibilities
The primary responsibilities involve ensuring the health and safety of children through constant supervision and interacting with them using positive, developmentally appropriate techniques. Assistants must also follow established lesson plans, maintain accurate records, and ensure a clean, safe environment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a child development associate (Cda) diploma or 12 credit hours in early childhood education for accredited centers, along with one or more years of experience in an early childhood classroom or similar setting. Required certifications include pediatric first aid and cpr, mandated reporting training, and completion of child care preservice within 90 days of hire.
professional certificateassociate degreeTeamworkCustomer ServiceConfidentialityRecord KeepingContinuing EducationPolicy ComplianceChild SupervisionMandated ReportingChild DevelopmentClassroom MaintenanceParent CommunicationLesson PlanningSafety MonitoringPositive GuidanceHealth Observation
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Pet Insurance
- Adoption Assistance
- 401K Matching
- Employee Recognition Program