Part Time Early Childhood Education Teacher Associate

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual for a part-time, year-round position in our early childhood education center. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Lead and Associate teachers to help create a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment. This position offers the opportunity to work with a variety of age groups, providing valuable flexibility and experience across different stages of early childhood development. Ideal candidates are adaptable, team-oriented, and passionate about supporting young learners in a positive and inclusive setting.

• Demonstrates IWCCâ??s core mission, vision and values
• Function as team member with other Children Center teachers to promote, develop, and deliver a quality early childhood education program that is in the best interests of the children, families, program and the college
• Adhere to professional and ethical standards in early childhood by exhibiting a positive and professional attitude that contributes to a productive oriented environment
• In cooperation with Lead Teacher and Associate Teacher; organize, plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum in an early childhood classroom
• Prepare, post and implement daily and weekly lesson plans for assigned classroom. Lesson plans should reflect documented goals and objectives for the children in the classroom
• Maintain and model an open communication network with the Lead Teacher, Director, staff and ECE program faculty to meet the needs of children, families, students and the program
• Report parent or child concerns to the Director. Report ECE student concerns to the Director and /or ECE program instructor
• Assist in the supervise ECE students completing their labs and practicums experiences in the Center, serving as a role model of developmentally appropriate early childhood practices
• Utilize various assessment instruments in cooperation with the Director, ECE program, and staff to assess childrenâ??s development and learning.
• Coordinate with the Lead Teacher and Associate Teacher to complete two parent teacher conferences per year, per child.
• Treat all children, students, staff and parents with dignity and respect
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, students and colleagues
• Arrange and rotate classroom materials, with the assistance of the Lead Teacher, to uphold a high level of NAEYC, IQ4K and Iowa Early Learning Standards to ensure a developmentally appropriate classroom environment
• Maintain program equipment, making reports of repairs as needed to director
• Responsible for general housekeeping tasks of the center, proper use and clean-up of equipment and areas, including laundry tasks, kitchen cleanup, storing of equipment and playground
• Know, understand and abide by Department of Human Services Child Care Licensing Regulations 
• Know, abide by and enforce Center, departmental, and college regulations as explained in Children Center College Student Handbook and Iowa Western Community College Administrative Procedures Manual 
• Maintain accurate records of accidents and injuries and administration of medication of children 
• Demonstrate punctuality in completion of requests by the Director and Early Childhood Studies Instructors 
• Complete playground safety checks and monthly fire and tornado drills
• Participate in scheduled Children Center Staff development activities and staff meetings, family activities and Family Advisory Board functions
• Initiate and pursue a professional growth plan that meets the guidelines outlined in the DHS Child Care Licensing Regulations with a minimum 10 Clock Hours per year. Responsible for tracking Clock Hours Initiate and pursue professional growth plan that meets the CACFP regulations with a minimum of 2 Clock Hours per year

• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
• Professional in communications, appearance, relationships, and responsiveness
• Demonstrate a positive attitude
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Self-starter with the ability to perform with little or no direct supervision
• Ability to pass a background check