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Child Care Teacher-Floater

Meskwaki

Tama, IA, USFull-time$35k – $48kPosted Sep 18, 2026

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JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Child Care Teacher (Floater) DEPARTMENT: Child Care

CLASSIFICATION**:** Non-Exempt CATEGORY: Essential

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:**

  • Responsible for implementing classroom activities either in the absence of a teacher or on a daily basis in place of a teacher as needed.

  • Design and follow a full schedule of activities and discover suitable teaching material

  • Responsible for overall supervision and daily class functionality

  • Balance your teaching between logical and social exercises

  • Provide basic care and caregiving activities

  • Use a wide range of teaching methods (stories, media, indoor or outdoor games, drawing etc) to enhance the child's abilities

  • Support emotional wellbeing of the children

  • Remain in constant communication with parents and update them on the progress of their children

  • Observe children's interactions and promote the spirit of concord

  • Identify behavioral problems and determine the right course of action

  • Collaborate with other colleagues

  • Adhere with teaching standards and safety regulations as established by organization policies and procedure

  • Supervise children at all times - in classroom, on playground, on field trips, during parties, etc.

  • Report all injuries/accidents occurring during shift to Center Director

  • Be willing to gain more knowledge, experience, and training in the field of Early Childhood Development by attending Center staff meetings and local, state, regional, and national child care meetings/training.

  • Maintain client, employee, and agency confidentiality.

  • Maintain classroom in a clean and orderly manner.

  • Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS**:**

  • BS or AA in Early Childhood Development, Child Development Associate (CDA), Certificate of Mastery (CoM), Certified Childcare Professional (CCP), or willingness to obtain CDA/CoM/CCP within 18 months of hire.

  • At least one year of experience as classroom teacher in child care setting

  • Excellent knowledge of child development and up-to-date education methods

  • Ability to create lesson plans

  • Patience, flexibility and love for children

  • Strong communication and time management skills

  • Certificate in mandatory reporter, first aid and CPR or willing to obtain within the first month of employment.

  • Be able to lift children assigned to your care multiple times daily

  • Must pass enhanced background check

SUPERVISION**:**

- S upervised by the Child Care Center Director.

SALARY LEVEL**:**

  • Annual Salary Range: $35,235 - $47,569

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