Full Time Infant, Toddler, Preschool Assistant Teacher Aide

Looking for a LONG TERM Career with a $500 SIGN ON BONUS?

Staff would need to be available to work through December 23, 2025, but position continues after that date.

You will get $250 on your first paycheck and $250 on the August 25, 2025 paycheck. If for any reason that you leave ACPC before December 23, 2025 you will forfeit the second half of the bonus.

Support full-time and part time staff in Ames Community Preschool Center’s (ACPC) classrooms and school-age sites. Teacher Aides directly support staff in the successful implementation of programming, and supervision of children throughout the day.

Work with full time staff in planning and executing classroom goals and activities.

Carry out group activities as requested by the full-time staff.

Take initiative to be responsible for routine activities.

Provide appropriate positive guidance to children according to ACPC guidelines.

Be engaged and assist in the supervision of children always.

Collaborate to provide a safe and nurturing environment for all children at ACPC.

Be continuously engaged with children during play.

Maintain open lines of communication with families related to services, policies and procedural changes.

Maintain neat and orderly classrooms and common storage areas.

Supervise and eat with children at meal times. Follow USDA food regulations

Attend staff in-service meetings as needed.

Help maintain records as assigned.

Supervise children while napping, at rest times, and other periods.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of diverse families, addressing concerns as needed.

Provide a high level of qualified service to existing families.

Report any suspicions of child abuse to the HOT LINE and to the director.

If you are committed to making a difference in the lives of young learners and possess the skills necessary to thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $14.54 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
  
• Flexible spending account
  
• Health insurance
  
• Life insurance
  
• Paid time off
  
• Referral program
  
• Retirement plan
  
• Vision insurance
  

Work Location: In person