LITTLE KNIGHTS LEARNING CENTER
LA PORTE CITY CAMPUS
We're Hiring!
Little Knights Learning Center - La Porte City Campus (LKLC - LPCC) is dedicated to providing every child with a safe, reliable, and loving home away from home. We are hiring caring professionals to join our LKLC - LPCC team.
Are you interested in working in a collaborative, energetic environment dedicated to educating and nurturing children for their future? We would love to have you on our team!
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Are you feeling inspired by these tiny humans? Keep reading!
Perks of Working for LKLC - LPC Campus
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Competitive Wages
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Flexible scheduling
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Paid time off
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Professional Development Assistance
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No Nights/Weekends
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Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities
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Lunch provided
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Free employee childcare*
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*To help with the significant child care employee shortage, the state has implemented a pilot program. Some employees qualify for free child care, some receive a stipend. Must have enrollment space for children.
STATE REQUIREMENTS
LKLC - LPC Campus employees shall follow the Child Care Center Licensing standards and procedures through Iowa Health and Human Services.
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STAFF SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
All staff members shall be of good character and in good physical, mental, and emotional health. They shall pass an Iowa Bureau of Investigation criminal background check and the Child Abuse Registry. Criminal background checks may be conducted also in other states in which a prospective employee has resided. This check is done through the Federal Bureau of Investigations. Authorizations for these checks must be given at time of employment.
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Experience working on a licensed early childhood program and/or a degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, or Elementary Education preferred
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Willing to obtain training in CPR/First Aid, Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter, Universal Precautions, and Essentials in Childcare within 90 days of employment
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Display the LKLC - LPCC mission of supporting and growing the community by providing high quality, easily accessible, and affordable child care
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Friendly and energetic attitude
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Must be coachable and maintain good character
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Must successfully complete criminal and child abuse background check and register fingerprints with appropriate licensing entity
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Must have valid Iowa Driver's License
Open Roles
Lead Teacher - Full Time
Little Knights Learning Center - La Porte City Campus (LKLC-LPCC) is looking for Child Care Teachers who love taking care of tiny humans in our 2-year-old, 3-year-old, and 4-and 5-year old rooms! These teachers are responsible for taking care of children by accepting and loving hugs, laughing at kiddo’s jokes, singing songs, and counting the heads of energetic, fast-paced kids on a day-to-day basis. If you have experience working in a licensed early childhood program or a degree in early childhood or elementary education and a strong passion for caring for kiddos, this job is for you!
Assistant Teacher - Part Time
Little Knights Learning Center - La Porte City Campus (LKLC-LPCC) is looking for Child Care Assistant Teachers who love taking care of tiny humans in our 2-year-old, 3-year-old, and 4-and 5-year-old rooms, as well as our before and after school program! These teachers are responsible for assisting in the care of children by accepting and loving hugs, laughing at kiddo’s jokes, singing songs, and counting the heads of energetic, fast-paced kids on a day-to-day basis. Must be 16 years old.