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Childcare Team Lead (Full-Time)

Daytime Services (Childcare, Autism & Medical Day Programs) Johnston, Iowa

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Description

As the Child Care Team Lead you will be responsible for assisting in the daily operations of the child care 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, salaried position

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:

Why ChildServe?

ChildServe has earned the title of Top Workplace every year since 2014. Here’s why employees love working here:

ChildServe partners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life. ChildServe is a leading pedicatric healthcare provider with Iowa's only children's specialty hospital, offering a variety of services and programs to meet unique needs. ChildServe’s four key specialty areas include: complex medical care, pediatric rehabilitation, autism and behavioral health, and community-based services. With a coordinated approach to care delivery, services are interwoven and streamlined, so families can address their child’s needs in one location. Established in 1928, ChildServe proudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6,000 children in Iowa each year.

ChildServe is an equal opportunity employer.