About The Children’s Nest:
The Children’s Nest is a not-for-profit early childcare center located in Audubon, Iowa. Our program offers full-time and part-time care for children from 6 weeks to 5 years old. We follow a play-based approach to early childhood education that fosters a life-long love of learning. We emphasize research-based best-practices to ensure our children receive the very best care possible. We are unique because we are co-located with an elderly care facility, giving us the opportunity to incorporate an inter-generational program beneficial to the young and old.
Job Responsibilities:
- Ability to work independently with children under the direction of the Lead Teacher
- Float between classrooms with children ages 6 weeks - 1 year old, 1-2 year olds, 2-3 year olds, and 3-5 year olds
- Communicate information between parents/caregivers and lead teachers regarding each child's care needs
Job Requirements:
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- Dependable
- Responsible
- Knowledge of childhood development and/or an early childhood education background is preferred but not required
- Must pass a background check
- Available to work variable hours, Monday through Friday 6 am- 5:30 pm
Benefits Package:
- Discount on child care
- Free Meals
Additional Information:
- If under 18 years of age, pay rate is $10-$11/hr.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person