Full Time Preschool Teacher Associate
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The Creative Center for Young Children, a fine arts focused After School Program in Downtown Des Moines, is seeking an energetic and career minded teacher associate to join our program. We are seeking a caring professional who would like to work in a fun, small group setting with our 3-4 OR 4-5 year old preschool aged children and other caring professionals.
www.creativecenterforyoungchildren.org
Hours of this position is 9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday thru Friday each week.
Minimum requirements:
16 years old.
High School Diploma/GED.
Must be able to pass State of Iowa Criminal History Background Check and FBI Background Check.
Preferred: Experience caring for school age children in a group setting.
Preferred: Course work in Education, Child Development, Early Childhood, related field or college student.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Assisting lead teacher with classroom duties and tasks, including light cleaning & sanitizing.
Engaging and interacting with children through direct care and supervision.
Assisting and supervising during outdoor field trips.
Initiating and carrying out transition activities with children.
Preparation and serving snacks and lunch to your assigned classroom.
Assisting and encouraging life skills with the children that lead to increased independence.
Promoting a positive atmosphere in the classroom with children.
Attend paid staff meetings and ongoing paid trainings.
Benefits include:
Matching 403b
50% paid health insurance premiums
Dental insurance
2 weeks paid vacation per year
7 paid holidays per year
6 paid sick days per year
8 hours paid personal time per year
30 minute paid break per shift
20 hours paid training each year (clock hours plus cost of training)
Paid college degree through TEACH Early Childhood Iowa including paid travel, books, study time & raise upon completion
Discounted Child Care
Starting hourly rate will be between $13-$14.50/hour.
We are excited to have you join our team! Please send your resume by FAX (515-282-6106) or email to the attention of Connie McFarlin.
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