ASSISTANT TEACHER

Government JobsCedar Rapids, IA, US

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Assistant Teacher

Linn County is committed to creating a Customer-Center Culture placing our internal & external customers at the center of everything we do! The answer is simple : We want our customers to have a positive experience. Our co-workers are customers too. Exceptional internal customer satisfaction leads to exceptional customer satisfaction for the public!

Why work at Linn County?

Competitive wages with annual pay increases & annual cost of living increase (depending on budget)
Access to medical, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and supplemental life insurance
Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS)
Wellness program offering credit on insurance premiums to eligible employees
Free on-site fitness centers
12 paid holidays per year

Hourly Wage : New Hire : $19.00 90 days : $20.02 1 year : $20.99 2 years : $22.18 3 years : $23.4

About Assistant Teacher : Assists a teacher in executing developmentally appropriate learning activities and routines for a group of young children.

Essential Functions

Assists a teacher in executing developmentally appropriate learning activities and routines which promote social, physical, and intellectual growth of young children.

Assists in preparing a safe and stimulating environment including preparing and arranging materials and equipment as needed.

Helps provide interaction between children and between children and adults.

Contributes to the assessment and evaluation of children's progress.

Helps children develop good nutrition habits and personal hygiene.

Serves as a member of staff team, taking charge of routine activities as needed.

Reports information from parents and any problems concerning children to supervising teacher or assistant director if necessary.

Increases skills in child development through active participation in approved professional growth plan.

Adapts to changing assignments as required for the program.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required and minimum of one of the following :

Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education, or

An Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, or

A 1-year diploma in Early Childhood Education, or

A current Child Development Associate's credential (CDA) :

Assistant Teachers in the Toddler Room must have the CDA for Infant / Toddler

Assistant Teachers in the Preschool Rooms must have the CDA for Preschool

One (1) year of full-time experience in a licensed childcare / early childhood program required.

Shift

Monday - Friday 9 : 30 a.m. - 5 : 30 p.m.

Linn County offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life, long-term disability (LTD) insurance and wellness incentives.

Address : Jean Oxley Public Service Center 935 Second Street S.W. Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52404-2100

Phone : 319-892-5120

Website : http : / / www.linncountyiowa.gov

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Assistant Teacher • Cedar Rapids, IA, US