Childcare Teacher Assistant (PRN - Flexible Hours)
ChildServe
Location
Johnston, Iowa
Salary
$14 / HOUR
Quick overview
This role involves providing routine care for infants and young children, including personal care, hygiene support, and serving meals, while maintaining a safe, clean, and organized environment through constant supervision and adherence to ratios. The assistant will also support overall child development through appropriate play-based activities and collaborate effectively with families.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be able to meet physical requirements such as lifting up to 35 lbs and performing frequent physical tasks, and must obtain several required certifications (First Aid, CPR, etc.) within 90 days of hire. A high school diploma or GED is required, and effective English communication skills are necessary.
Job description
We are looking for a caring and energetic member to join ChildServe as a Childcare Teacher Assistant. This individual will contribute to a positive, nurturing environment that is safe, clean and organized for children between the ages of 6 weeks and 6 years old. Childcare Teachers at ChildServe encourage children’s overall development through appropriate play-based activities and working collaboratively with families.
Schedule and Compensation
The starting pay for this position is $13.50/hour.
Flexible hours during hours of operation. Our center is open Monday-Friday between 6:30 AM and 6 PM.
Full-Time opportunities also available.
- How You’ll Make an Impact
- Provide routine care for infants and children, including diapering/personal cares, hygiene support, hand washing, and serving meals and snacks.
- Maintain a safe environment through constant supervision, adherence to staff/child ratios, accurate name-to-face attendance, and consistent assessment of children’s general health with timely reporting of concerns.
- Support a clean, organized, and structured environment—indoors and outdoors—by following Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) strategies.
- Deliver exceptional customer service to families and complete all required documentation accurately and within established deadlines.
- Demonstrate reliability by arriving on time and participating in required training sessions, staff meetings, and annual professional development.
What You’ll Need
- Ability to meet health and safety requirements, including passing a ChildServe physical exam and adhering to any applicable COVID-19 protocols.
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, remain mobile in classroom and playground environments, and perform frequent bending, lifting, reaching, and standing.
- Ability to obtain First Aid, CPR, Mandatory Reporter, Standard Precautions, and DHS Pre-Service Essential Training certifications within 90 days of hire.
- Effective communication skills in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
- Prior experience providing care and supervision for children preferred.
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 [careers@childserve.org].
- Make a Difference Every Day at ChildServe
- ChildServe partners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.
- ChildServe is a leading pediatric healthcare provider with Iowa’s only children's specialty hospital, offering a variety of services and programs to meet each child’s unique needs.
- ChildServe’s four key specialty areas include: complex medical care, pediatric rehabilitation, autism and behavioral health, and community-based services. With a coordinated approach to care delivery, services are interwoven and streamlined, so families can address their child’s needs in one location.
- Established in 1928, ChildServe proudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6,000 children in Iowa each year.
ChildServe is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email careers@childserve.org [careers@childserve.org]. ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
