Positions Available in our After School Program located at Ames Elementary Schools!

$500 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE! Staff would need to be available to work during the entire Ames School District Semester which is from January 4-May 31, 2023. Payment of bonus will be split into two payments. $250 will be on your first paycheck and $250 on paycheck that includes May 31, 2023.

About us

Ames Community Preschool Center (ACPC) is a small business in Ames, IA. We are inclusive, professional, rewarding and our goal is to ACPC offers many exciting and rewarding job opportunities. We believe in building long term relationships with our employees which is why we offer a variety of pathways to professional development and growth within our organization. ACPC is proud to offer an extremely competitive benefits package, and outstanding advancement opportunities for dedicated, flexible and ambitious professionals..

Our work environment includes:

• Safe work environment
• Casual work attire
• Growth opportunities

Programming

• Work with full time staff and part time staff in planning and executing classroom goals and activities.
• Provide appropriate positive guidance to children according to ACPC guidelines.
• Collaborate to provide a safe and nurturing environment for all children at ACPC.
• Maintain neat and orderly classrooms and common storage areas.
• Assist in the supervision of children always.
• Supervise and eat with children at meal times. Follow USDA food regulations.
• Attend staff in-service meetings as needed.
• Help maintain records as assigned.
• Report any suspicions of child abuse to the HOT LINE and to the director.
• Carry out group activities as requested by the full-time staff. Supervise children while at ACPC.
• Take initiative to be responsible for routine activities.

Parent & Child Relations

• Securely maintain and store child paperwork on-site.
• Maintain open lines of communication with families related to services, policies and procedural changes. Report any concerns or problems to the head teacher, or ACPC administration.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of diverse families, addressing concerns as needed.
• Provide high level of quality service to existing families.
• Be continuously engaged with children during play.

Professionalism

• Attend in-service as needed.
• Communicate appropriate information to School Age Coordinator and ACPC administration as needed.
• Maintain open communication between classrooms and school-age sites.
• Project a positive center image in the community.

Requirements:

• At least 16 years of age.
• Excellent communication skills and problem-solving ability.
• Be able to pass the required physical exams.
• Be competent to work independently, without direct supervision as needed.
• Have a first aid and CPR certificate or be willing to obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Must be able to pass a physical examination for employees in a childcare center.
• Pass the Criminal Records Check.
• Complete required trainings as issued through the Iowa Department of Human Services for employees at a childcare center (Universal Precautions, Mandatory Reporters and Essentials) within 3 months of hire.
• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk. The employee will occasionally crouch or crawl. The employees will frequently use and talk on the telephone and use a computer and other office equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee may occasionally be required to drive a vehicle.
• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently located inside an office building. While outdoors, the employee is occasionally exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.

Apply at www.acpc-childcare.org/careers

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.40 per hour

Benefits:

• Referral program

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• After school
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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