Full Time Infant Assistant Teacher (Ankeny)

Up to $500 company bonus available

We are seeking an attentive individual who would like to care for infants, ages 6 weeks through 12 months. This person will get to follow varying schedules, maintain infant hygeine, monitor supplies and postiively interact and engage with babies.

ASSISTANT TEACHER

Teaching

• Assists in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum.
• Shows ability to lead the direction of the program when lead teacher is absent.
• Treat children with compassion, dignity, respect and guide them by:
  • Keeping rules simple and easy to understand
  • Talking with children- not at them
  • Setting a good example
  • Teaching children how to correct their misbehavior
  • Teaching children it is ok to make mistakes
  • Teaching children how to resolve conflict and how to apologize
  • Catching children being good and giving praise to build their self concept
  • Giving clear and simple choices
• General every day clean up after meals and activities.
• Is up moving in the classroom and participating with children and helping assist the lead.
• Willingness to support management, DHS and QRS with best practice standards in individual classroom and throughout the center.
• Establish a positive image as a role model for our children and families.
• Follows all Little Endeavors policies.
• Be kind and fair to all children in the classroom without demeaning them, secluding them or embarrassing them.
• Up to date on all personal requirements set by DHS.

Co-workers

• Strives to assume a fair share of work.
• Is tactful with negative information.
• Maintains communication with morning and afternoon staff.
• Maintain communication with the director.
• Approaches criticism with learning attitude.
• Come to work with a positive attitude.
• Is friendly and respectful.
• Looks for ways to be helpful around the center.
• Is flexible when needed around the center by the director.
• Communicates directly, avoids gossip.

Administration

• Reliable in attendance
  • On-time
  • Gives ample notice for absence
• Careful and conscientious in performance of duties; including the use of positive words and actions towards children, parents, and staff
• Be nurturing to all children throughout the center.
• Be courteous and helpful when dealing with children and their parents
• Responsible in job duties
• Flexible with assignments
• Flexible with schedules
• Remains calm in tense situations
• Maintains a positive attitude
• Follows policies and procedures
• Completes and DHS requirements on trainings, background checks, and physical in a timely manner after being hired or annually.