Friendship Village Retirement Community
Location
Waterloo, Iowa
Salary
$12 - $13 / HOUR
Provide daily care, educational support, and social guidance for babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers. Responsibilities include preparing home-cooked meals and leading fun crafts and activities.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and able to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally. Must be available for some weekends and holidays and pass comprehensive pre-employment screenings including background and drug tests.
https://friendshipvillageiowa.applicantpro.com/jobs/ Babies, Toddlers, and Pre-schoolers, OH MY! Do you enjoy holding babies, playing with toddlers, or love to see pre-schoolers learn new skills? Are you interested in seeing children grow socially and educationally and are willing to help them even when they are struggling to have a good day? Then do we have a job for you! It Takes a Village Childcare Center is looking to increase our staff numbers with top-quality caregivers. Help kids with their daily care needs, dish up our home cooked meals, or help with fun crafts and activities in our amazing childcare center! If you enjoy helping little people, then don't delay, apply today! Friendship Village Retirement Community is the Cedar Valley's 2025 Employer of Choice
Must me 18 years of age or older Weekend and holiday availability (some weekend work, some holidays if open) Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally Applicants are required to pass pre-employment screenings that could include: Criminal background checks, Abuse registry check, Drug test, Physical, and TB test.
available to employees working 25 hours or more a week: Medical, dental and vision Company paid and voluntary life insurance Short/long term disability Critical, accident and hospital insurance Flex spending accounts PTO Paid time off Paid holidays after 30 days 401k retirement Additional benefits - available to all employees: HIVE - FREE Employee Wellness Center/Gym and Pool Onsite Childcare Center with discount for employees Employee Food Pantry 2.5 more times pay for working holidays Continuing Education opportunities Apply at: https://friendshipvillageiowa.applicantpro.com/jobs/
Market context
Childcare provider openings in Iowa are typically driven by ongoing demand for reliable early care and supervision, especially for families needing coverage beyond standard weekday hours. This role is competitive because employers often look for dependable adults who can meet safety, scheduling, and screening requirements, including weekend and holiday availability and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Before applying, confirm your schedule fits the coverage needs and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, which condense the original job description to save research time.
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