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Assistant Childcare Teacher - Floater - Part Time

Children & Families of Iowa

Part TimeOn Site0-2 yrs$15 - $16 / HOURPosted 2 months ago

Location

Des Moines, Iowa

Salary

$15 - $16 / HOUR

Quick overview

Create engaging activities to help children learn and thrive while providing a safe and supportive environment. Build lasting bonds with children and implement lesson plans that include art and hands-on exploration.

Requirements summary

A high school diploma or GED is required, along with childcare experience. A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is required or must be earned within 18 months.

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Job description

Description At Children & Families of Iowa, we’re not your typical childcare center. We’re a place where you get to grow, thrive, and make a difference—while being supported every step of the way.

  • What’s In It for You?
  • Balance & Flexibility – Flexible schedules designed for students and busy professionals, so you can earn while you learn.
  • Time for You – 80 hours of vacation after just 90 days + up to 480 hours of paid sick leave.
  • Celebrate & Recharge – 8 paid holidays every year.
  • Health & Peace of Mind – Medical, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance (with optional extras to fit your needs).
  • Your Future Secured – 401k with company match + short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Extra Support – Employee Assistance Program and an Employee Referral Bonus (get rewarded for bringing friends along).
  • How You’ll Make an Impact (and Feel It Too) Spark joy and creativity through fun, engaging activities that help kids heal, learn, and thrive.
  • Be the trusted adult who helps children—especially those with special needs or past trauma—feel safe, seen, and supported.
  • Watch your lesson plans come to life with art, field trips, and hands-on exploration.
  • Build lasting bonds while helping kids grow socially, emotionally, and physically.
  • Work in a playful, encouraging environment where your ideas matter.
  • Why You’ll Love It Here You’re not just filling a role—you’re joining a mission.
  • Every day, you’ll leave knowing you made a real difference in a child’s life.
  • And we’ll be right beside you, cheering you on and giving you the tools to succeed.

Be part of something extraordinary. Apply today and start building a career that makes an impact!

Requirements

What You’ll Need to Join Us A high school diploma or GED is required. Childcare experience and a love for helping kids grow. A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential – or the commitment to earn it within 18 months of starting (we’ll support you along the way!). For Early Head Start (ages 6 weeks–36 months), a CDA with Infant/Toddler coursework is required—or the willingness to complete it within the same 18-month timeline. An Associate’s degree (AA) in Early Childhood Education or actively working toward one is preferred.

Benefits

  • Vacation
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • 401k with company match
  • Short-term disability coverage
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid sick leave
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Employee referral bonus