Friendship Village Retirement Community·Waterloo, Iowa
Provide safe and protective care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years through learning activities like art and music. Maintain a clean, sanitary classroom environment in compliance with company and DHS regulations.
https://friendshipvillageiowa.applicantpro.com/jobs/ Friendship Village is seeking a dependable, safety focused individual to join our team as an Assistant Teacher at our It Takes a Village Childcare Center. This position provides care for children 6 weeks to 5 years of age. As Assistant Teacher/Provider ensure the children under our care are kept safe and protected while in gaging in a variety of learning activities like storytelling, art, music and other stimulated play activities. You are responsible for maintaining order and ensuring a clean and sanitary classroom in accordance with company policy, DHS other agency regulations.
Working Hours: hours and hours vary
18 years of age. Physically able to get up and down and squat frequently. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to communicate effectively Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Flexibility to work a variety of hours, helpful. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays as required.
Benefits: available to employees working 25 hours or more a week:
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Friendship Village is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected class.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and physically capable of lifting 50 lbs and squatting frequently. Flexibility to work varying hours, including weekends and holidays, is required.
Market context
In Iowa, teaching assistant roles often draw steady interest in districts and early childhood settings, especially when schools need dependable classroom support. Competition can be stronger for candidates who already meet state or accreditation education requirements and can handle active indoor and outdoor supervision. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page against the original posting, then confirm your credentials and availability before applying.