Childcare Lead Teacher

Join ChildServe as a Childcare Lead Teacher where you will contribute to the lives of children between the ages of 6 weeks and 6 years old. You will plan activities and create an environment designed to promote safety and age-appropriate development for the children in our childcare program. You will also provide leadership and guidance for classroom staff as part of the Childcare Leadership Team.

Schedule and Compensation

40 hours per week Monday - Friday between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM.

Starting wage for this role is $15.38/hour and increases with years of experience and education.

How Youll Make an Impact

• Build positive trust-based relationships with children and families through consistent respectful communication and supportive interactions.
• Supervise children in indoor and outdoor settings while maintaining required classroom ratios and ensuring a safe engaging environment.
• Support a consistent classroom environment that encourages exploration purposeful play and social-emotional development.
• Assist with curriculum implementation and lesson planning including GOLD objectives and contribute to ongoing curriculum development.
• Accurately document observations significant events and services provided while demonstrating strong teamwork conflict resolution and professional communication skills.

What Youll Need:

• Associate degree required; candidates with a high school diploma and additional relevant childcare experience will be considered.
• Minimum of two years of experience working in a childcare setting.
• Current CPR First Aid Mandatory Reporting Universal Precautions and Medication Administration certifications preferred.
• Ability to meet physical requirements including passing required physical examinations lifting up to 35 lbs and maintaining active mobility throughout the workday.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.

Not sure if you hit 100% of the position expectations Lets talk! Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team by emailingemailprotected.

Benefits

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Make a Difference Every Day at ChildServe

• ChildServepartners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live agreatlife.
• ChildServe is a leading pediatric healthcare provider with Iowas only childrens specialty hospital offering a variety of services and programs to meet each childs unique needs.
• ChildServesfour key specialty areas include: complex medical care pediatric rehabilitation autism and behavioral health and community-based services. With a coordinated approach to care delivery services are interwoven and streamlined so families can address their childs needs in one location.
• Established in 1928 ChildServeproudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6000 children in Iowa each year.

ChildServe is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process please email emailprotected. ChildServeis an Equal Opportunity Employer.