$500 Hiring Bonus!
As the Child Care Team Lead you will be responsible for assisting in the daily operations of the childcare center. The Team Lead will assist with hiring, training and scheduling of the center while also providing a safe environment for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years old.
What You'll Do
- Recruit, select, and hire qualified direct care staff. Ensure staff meet DHS requirements and on-site records are maintained.
- Ensures that classrooms are staffed with individuals qualified and trained to implement cares, developmentally appropriate activities and curriculum specific to the children/classroom assigned.
- Provide direct care in classrooms as needed to ensure ratios are met.
- Ensure positive, respectful interactions between children, fellow staff, and families to promote an effective work culture.
- Schedule staff in accordance with established staffing model and census patterns.
- Complete weekly status reports as assigned.
- Monitor staff training compliance.
What You'll Need
- Bachelor’s degree in human services, early childhood, child development, or related field required. Must meet DHS licensing requirements for site supervisor or center director.
- Minimum two years’ experience in a child care or preschool setting required. One year of supervisory experience preferred.
- Ability to work independently with basic verbal and written instructional guidance from others.
- Maintain positive working relationships and demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for, a diverse population.
- Ability to work effectively, accurately, and efficiently under multiple demands and frequent interruptions.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with others, both verbally and in writing, and foster effective relationships with co-workers, children, and families.
- Must exercise confidentiality regarding the affairs of clients, staff, their families, and ChildServe
- Computer skills including Microsoft Office, and ability to proficiently learn new software program
- Ability to communicate in English effectively for understanding, in writing and verbally.
Schedule
- Monday-Friday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Benefits
- This role is full-time and eligible for health benefits, retirement and a generous paid time off program that starts accumulating immediately.
Why ChildServe?
ChildServe has earned the title of Top Workplace every year since 2014. Here’s why employees love working here:
- Our work matters.We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great
- We’re not your average non-profit.We serve 5800 children each year through over 30 specialty pediatric services in the Ames, Des Moines, and Iowa City areas. Many of our programs are one-of-a-kind.
- Our team members rock.Our teams are filled with people who care about their coworkers, and who believe that collaboration is key to providing exceptional care to children.
- Our learning never stops. As a non-profit dedicated to innovation, we’re proud to help many team members gain new certifications, continue their education, take their expertise to the next level, and find new opportunities to advance their career right here at ChildServe.
- We’re moving forward together. Experts across multiple disciplines work together to help kids get the best care possible.
Ready to leave work every day knowing you’ve made a difference for kids and families? Let’s move Forward Together - apply today!
ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
