When you join our team at Step Ahead you will:
- Be involved with helping a child learn through play!
- Implement Iowa Core Curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child.
- Create a safe, nurturing environment for the children
- Partner and communicate with parents, with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children.
- Support your center’s success; partner with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement.
- Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners.
- Model appropriate behaviors and provide feedback
Required Skills and Experience:
- Must be able to pass child abuse and background check
- Various training prior to or within 30 days of hire: First Aid/CPR, Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting, Universal Precautions, Child Care Essential Pre-Service Training.
- A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day.
- Ability to build relationships with families and coworkers and create a dynamic environment where play and learning happens.
- Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and manage multiple situations effectively
- 1 year childcare experience (preferred)
- Must be physically able to life a minimum of 20 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors. Must be able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children.
- Ability to speak, read, and write English.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Work Location: In person
