University Community Childcare (UCC) is a private, non-profit child care center located just north of the Iowa State University campus.  UCC offers full and part day early care and education services for children from the ages of six weeks through eleven years old.  UCC is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

30 Reasons to work at University Community Childcare

ü  Vacation time/sick leave time

ü  Planning time

ü  Paid training

ü  Paid staff meetings

ü  Diversity of culture- children and staff

ü  Training and orientation before entering the classroom

ü  We exceed child/staff ration

ü  We are a teaching school

ü  We do not combine children to meet a ratio/ We have continuity of care

ü  We have a collection of toys to rotate in and out of rooms

ü  We are on the USDA Food Program

ü  Meals are offered to you daily (free)

ü  Friendly caring staff

ü  We have an office manager at the front desk

ü  Educated staff/ Fulltime experienced staff

ü  NAEYC Accreditation

ü  Informal and formal breaks away from the children

ü  Break room/snack bar

ü  Staff Appreciation

ü  Computer use

ü  Resource Library

ü  Resource and Referral office next door

ü  Training opportunities

ü  Accessible by public transportation

ü  Digital cameras in each room

ü  Assistant teachers in all classrooms

ü  Team teaching

ü  Multi-purpose room to use on snowy/rainy days

ü  Program Coordinators in each program

ü  Management is always supportive

Job Description:

Primary Function and Relationship to Total Organization: Teacher is responsible for direct care of children on a daily basis.

Reports to:   Director, Asst. Director, Program Coordinator

Qualifications:   CDA credential, Associates or Bachelors degree in early childhood education or education in related area required. 

Time Schedule:   Work  30-40 hours per week with children.  Daily schedule may vary with needs of the program.

Duties and Responsibilities

Supervisory Responsibilities:

1.  Assist in supervising ISU students participating for a lab experience.

2.  Assist in supervising UCC assistant teachers.

3.  Physically able to supervise children in an area alone.

4.  Possesses the ability to function cooperatively and effectively in a team setting.

Curriculum and Childcare Professional Responsibilities:

1.  Work cooperatively with all Center staff in supervising individual children, specific activity areas and the group as a whole.

2.  Insure physical safety and well-being of children.

3.  Plan and implement appropriate daily programs of activities for children, using Creative Curriculum, in order to develop intellectual, social, emotional and physical growth by following a prescribed outline of goals and objectives for individuals and groups using current educational trends the children in your care. Curriculum planning will be alternated with the program coordinator and other teachers.  Planning time will be available during work hours.  Make written lesson plans available to your program coordinator on the Friday before your planning week. 

4.  Contribute to anecdotal records of children.

5.  Maintain confidentiality of all information received in connection with work. 

6.  Possess working knowledge of the function, goals, policies and philosophy of the center.

7.  Assist with the organization of and attend children's parties.

9.  Possess working knowledge of emergency procedures, e.g. fire, tornado, etc. Assist with monthly fire/tornado drills.

10.  Attend all staff meetings, approximately one evening per month for approximately two hours.

11.  Must comply with state of Iowa licensing regulations, i.e., criminal records check, etc.

12.  Work in any of the center's child care programs as necessary, i.e., as program needs change. 

12.  Perform functions other than described above due to extenuating circumstances.

Parent Involvement:

1.  Participate in parent conferences. There will be fall and spring conferences scheduled each year.

2.  Attend all parent meetings, approximately one evening per semester.

3.  Communicate effectively with and show respect for parents.  Confer in an effective manner.

Training and evaluation:

1.  Effectively complete UCC's orientation training program.  Your program coordinator and the assistant director will supervise the training. 

2.  Attend 10 hours of training per year as outlined in the State of Iowa licensing regulations and UCC policies. 

3.  Attend Mandatory Child Abuse Training within first 6 months of employment.  The certificate must be updated every five years.

4.  Attend Universal Precautions workshop within first 6 months of employment.  Training must be updated annually.

5.  Obtain certification in Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid within first 6 months of employment.  Maintain certification throughout employment. 

Physical Environment and Facilities:

1.  Assist in the organization of equipment and materials.

2.  Assist in the daily maintenance of building and grounds.

Mental Demands:

1.  Patience and understanding.

2.  Ability to foresee safety of children to avoid accidents.

3.  Ability to communicate effectively.

4.  Ability to react quickly in emergency situations.

5.  Ability to use good judgment under stress.

6.  Ability to get along with other personnel.

7.  Ability to get along with parents.

8.  Ability to plan, organize and supervise children.

9. Flexibility to meet changing needs of children in the program.

Physical Demands:

1.  Pass a physical exam within first month of employment and maintain a medical report required by state licensing regulations.

2.  Ability to lift weight of a preschool child.

3.  Individual spends a very active day:  on feet a lot, stooping, bending, walking, sitting on floor with children.

Working conditions:

1.  Temperature controlled rooms.

2.  Outside all year.

3.  Exposure to childhood diseases.

4.  Distractions.

Benefits:

Vacation

10 working days for the first two (2) years of employment; 15 working days beginning the 3rd year.

 

Holidays

Employees receive nine scheduled holidays a year.

 

Sick leave

Six working days of sick leave annually to be accrued on a monthly basis. 

 

Benefit Allowance

A benefit allowance equal to 13% of the annual salary is available.  You may use these funds for health care insurance or add to a Flexible Spending account for dependent care or medical expenses managed by ISU’s vendor.  These funds are deducted pre-tax.  Otherwise you may choose to receive the money in this fund as taxable income on your regular payroll check. 

 

Healthcare Insurance

Staff members may choose:

·         medical insurance available through ISU

·         dental insurance available through ISU 

·         check for policy details under “Human Resources” on the ISU homepage, www.iastate.edu

Any amount above the benefit allowance accrued monthly will be the employee’s responsibility.  

 

 

 

Early Childhood Education Teacher Fact Sheet

Schedule:  8’/day, M-F

 

Vacation:  10 working days per year

 

Sick leave:  6 working days per year

 

Salary:  17,160 - 18,990/yr.

 

Benefit Allowance:  $185 - 205 per mo. 

 

Parking reimbursement:  $10.42/mo ($125/yr)

 

Paid Holidays:

a     Martin Luther King’s birthday

a     New Year’s Day

a     Memorial Day

a     Independence Day

a     Labor Day

a     Thanksgiving (2 days)

a     Christmas (2 days)

 

 

All meals included