Assistant Teacher

We are hiring for both our Waterloo and Cedar Falls locations. Hours range from 7 am to 5 pm. This is a full time, Monday -Friday position starting at 32 hours

Community United Child Care Centers is looking for a caring, dependable, and energetic Assistant Teacher to join our team! The Assistant Teacher works alongside the Lead Teacher to provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children, is a team player, and wants to make a positive difference in the lives of young children and their families.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher with the daily care, supervision, and education of children.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming classroom environment.
• Support children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
• Assist with planning and implementing age-appropriate activities and learning experiences.
• Interact with children in a positive, respectful, and encouraging manner.
• Follow classroom routines, schedules, and center policies.
• Maintain appropriate supervision and remain in ratio at all times.
• Assist with meals, snacks, diapering, toileting, handwashing, and other daily care routines as needed.
• Help maintain classroom cleanliness and organization.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with children, families, coworkers, and administration.
• Support the Lead Teacher with required classroom documentation and HHS requirements.
• Follow all health, safety, licensing, and center policies and procedures.
• Work cooperatively with coworkers to provide consistent, high-quality care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Previous experience working with children is preferred.
• Must enjoy working with young children and demonstrate patience, kindness, and enthusiasm.
• Must be dependable, responsible, and able to work as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow directions and accept feedback.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of working in a child care environment, including sitting on the floor, standing, walking, bending, lifting, and interacting with children throughout the day.
• Must be willing to complete all required child care trainings and certifications.

What We Offer

• Monday–Friday schedule
• No nights or weekends
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and training
• Full-time employees may be eligible for health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays for eligible employees
• Free or reduced-cost child care for eligible employees through Child Care Assistance
• Opportunities to advance within Community United Child Care Centers