Childcare Associate - The Easter Seal Society of Iowa

Easterseals Iowa is seeking team members to join us in the Bob and Billie Ray Child Development Center!

This position will work alongside children 6 weeks of age up to 5 years old in daily classroom activities while creating relationships with the children and their families that are served by the Child Development Center (CDC). Located at Easterseals Iowa's Camp Sunnyside, the Bob and Billie Ray Child Development Center is an integrated setting, where children with and without disabilities, have the opportunity to learn and grow together in a fun and unique environment!

On top of working in this unique environment, our Child Development Center is a part of T.E.A.C.H, (Teacher Education and Compensation Helps), which provides a scholarship program to complete your degree while working! If you are interested in working on your early childhood associate or bachelors degrees, this is a great opportunity to save money on tuition, books, etc. To find out more about this program please follow the link: Iowa T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Program- https://iowacollegeaid.gov/TeachIowaScholar

Along with T.E.A.C.H., CDC employees also have the opportunity to participate in Child Care WAGE$ IOWA, (WAGE$). This program allows our employees to receive salary supplements, or stipends, based on the individuals level of formal education and commitment to their program after 6 months of employment.

Also, did you know that full-time child care employees will be categorically eligible for CCA, (Child Care Assistance), regardless of income?

Now is a great time to come join us! We currently are looking for those interested in Full Time, year round, applicants that have previous or current childcare experience. We have a full time morning position and/or a full time afternoon position open and available at this time.

We are also looking for a lead teacher with either an early childhood education degree or multiple years experience to work as a float position with all ages.

Base wage starts at $14.75/hour and increases to $15.00/hour after a 90 day successful orientation period.

Easterseals has:

• Competitive wage and benefits including medical, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance/accidental death and dismemberment/long term disability insurance, and a 403(b) Tax Deferred Retirement Plan offered to all full-time employees
• 20 days of PTO in the first year, increasing to 25 days of PTO in the second year, that we not only let you take, but expect you to take off!
• An additional 8 paid holidays
• A culture that promotes from within for advancement opportunities
• A supportive and flexible team working environment

Application process consists of 1st phone interview with Recruitment and Talent Development Coordinator and 2nd Department Specifics Team Leader.