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Child Care Assistant
- Access Dubuque (Dubuque, IA)
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Child Care Assistant
Northeast Iowa Community College
1 Positions
ID: 84017
Posted On 11/06/2025
Job Overview
Assist the director or lead teacher in the activities of the Child Development Center to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the Center.
EDUCATION** **AND** **EXPERIENCE** **REQUIREMENTS** **:
Educational background in Early Childhood is preferred (must meet Department of Human Services licensing requirements for staff). Experience in Early Childhood program is preferred, especially in Preschool area.
CERTIFICATIONS** **AND** **LICENSES** **:
Must possess Iowa driver’s license.
The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
Assist in planning and implementing the daily program under the direction of the lead teacher.
Assist in planning and preparing the preschool learning environment, setting up interest centers, and preparing needed materials and supplies.
Assist in promoting and supervising the healthy physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of each child.
Assist in teaching and supervising all activities to ensure each child’s involvement and safety at all times.
Eats meals with children and encourages the development of good nutrition habits and personal hygiene.
As part of the preschool team, maintain a safe, secure, warm, nurturing environment for all preschoolers.
Handle all information pertaining to children, family, and the center with confidentiality and discretion.
Assist with the coordination of equipment and materials as directed by the Lead Teacher.
Assist in organizing the classroom program and equipment to create a safe, nurturing, warm environment that reflects developmentally appropriate practices and promotes a multi-cultural, non-sexist, non-violent philosophy and curriculum in coordination with the Lead Teacher.
Implement the recommendations of the center director(s) in a timely manner.
Flexibility to work in either infant/toddler or the preschool room when needed.
Attend monthly staff meetings.
Meet weekly with Lead Teacher.
Attendance, punctuality, and dependability is evidenced.
Follow personnel policies of Child Development Center and NICC.
Maintain required continuing education and training required by DHS guidelines.
Demonstrate a professional attitude.
Perform other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Primary Contact
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Nancy Creery
, Human Resources
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Job Details
Categories
Child Care/Day Care/Personal Care
Location
Peosta, IA
Job Type
Employee
Full/Part
Part Time
Pay/Salary
$12.88/hour
Benefits
Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Qualifications
Education
Some College
Experience
1-2 Years
Company ID
1180
Job REQ #
\# Positions
1
Start Date
20251106
End Date
20251215
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Northeast Iowa Community College
About the Company
Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) serves the transfer, career and technical education needs of our regionΓÇÖs residents, businesses and industries in a district area that encompasses eight counties and approximately 5,000 sq. miles. More than 28,400 students enroll in Business and Community Solutions courses and academic certificate, diploma and degree programs every year. NICC offers associateΓÇÖs degrees and general education courses that readily transfer to four-year colleges and universities, and state-of-the-art technology and lab areas that prepare students for high demand careers.
The College has two primary campuses in Peosta and Calmar, and seven service locations in Cresco, Dubuque, Manchester, New Hampton, Oelwein and Waukon, that offer convenient amenities, services, educational resources and computer labs for students.
As one of northeast IowaΓÇÖs largest employers, the College employs 680 faculty and staff members, and the average tenure of all part-time and full-time faculty is 12 years.
At Northeast Iowa Community College, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential pillars of academic excellence and community empowerment. We are committed to cultivating an environment where individuals from all walks of life feel respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.
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