Assistant Teacher - Full-Time

Description

Assistant Child Care Teacher - (Full-Time)

Help shape young minds and build a career you love!

Location: KidsPoint C Street, 5830 C Street SW, Cedar Rapids, IA

Organizational Overview:

For over 130 years, Waypoint has been dedicated to inspiring people to move forward. We continuously evolve to meet the ever-changing needs of individuals, children, and families in our community through a variety of services and resources. Through this work, we remain devoted to improving lives and strengthening our community.

Waypoint Values

• Having Compassion
• Instilling Ownership
• Empowering People
• Embracing Diversity

Position Summary:

Are you looking for a rewarding full-time role working with kids? Join our team as an Assistant Teacher and help create a fun, safe, and engaging environment for toddlers. This role offers a great opportunity to build experience working with youth while developing general leadership skills.

Pay & Schedule

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 6:30AM-5:45PM

Schedule: Full-Time 40 hours per week

Shift: 8:45am-5:45pm Monday-Friday

Starting Pay: $15/hour

Benefits That Support You

· Paid Time Off

· 12 Paid Holidays

· Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance

· 401(k) with Employer Match

· Employer Paid Life Insurance & Disability

· FSA & HSA options

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

· Child Care Discount

Why You’ll Love This Job

· Make a lasting impact in children’s early development

· Great opportunity to grow your skills in education and child development

· Stay active and engaged—no two days are the same

· No nights or weekends

What You’ll Do

As an Assistant Teacher, you’ll support the Lead Teacher and help create a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment.

In this role, you will:

· Help lead fun, age-appropriate activities and learning experiences that keep kids engaged and learning

· Assist in planning and implementing curriculum and daily activities

· Support children’s social, emotional, and physical development

· Ensure a safe, supervised environment at all times

· Build positive relationships with children, families, and team members

· Use positive guidance to encourage good behavior and problem-solving

· Maintain a clean and organized classroom

· Assist with daily routines including meals, hygiene, and transitions

· Communicate with families and contribute to daily updates

· Help maintain required documentation and licensing standards

Requirements

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who brings energy, positivity, and a genuine passion for working with children.

You’ll thrive in this role if you are:

· Have a caring, patient, and positive approach to working with children

· Dependable and Responsible - you show up and follow through

· A strong communicator who works well with others

· A team player who enjoys collaboration

· Able to take and give direction and feedback

· Adaptable and able to multitask in a busy environment

· Committed to treating others with respect and professionalism

· Aligned with Waypoint’s Values: Have Compassion, Instill Ownership, Empower People, and Embrace Diversity.

What You’ll Need

To be successful in this role, you should:

· At least 18 years old

· Have a high school diploma or GED (or in progress)

· Have 1 year of childcare experience required

· Feel confident interacting with children and communicating with parents

· Be willing and able to complete required trainings (CPR/First Aid, Mandatory Reporter, etc.)

· Have reliable transportation and a strong commitment to being on time

· Be able to stay active throughout your shift and lift up to 50 lbs.

· Ability to meet background check and health screening requirements

Ready to make a difference with Waypoint? Apply today and join a team that makes every day count!