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ChildServe Autism Day Program Lead Teacher in Iowa City, Iowa
Autism Day Program Lead Teacher
Daytime Services (Childcare, Autism & Medical Day Programs) Iowa City, Iowa
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Description
As a Autism Day Program Lead Teacher, you will contribute to a great life for children by supporting their health skill development and retention. You will provide and assist with care and treatment services to children as designated by their individualized care plan. You will also collaborate directly with an interdisciplinary team of nurses and outpatient therapists to assist with child development.
Benefits and Compensation
The starting pay for this position is $16/ hour.
This role is full-time and eligible for health benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, and a 403B retirement account. PTO is frontloaded upon hire and starts accruing immediately.
Schedule
Full time, Monday through Friday business hours.
What You'll Do
Assists the children at ChildServe in becoming as independent as possible through skill development and retention
Follows all aspects of the care plan, within scope, to include nursing, therapy, and behavior support
Provides a therapeutic environment for care and treatment
Follows change of shift procedures to assure communication and continuity of care
Provides care within scope as designated by nurse
Maintains accurate, complete and timely records
Communicates with children, licensed professionals, ChildServe personnel, families, schools, and the public, in a courteous and professional manner
Performs other duties as assigned
What You'll Need
Preferred: Two year degree in human services or education
Preferred: Experience working with children with special healthcare needs
Must pass the Iowa DCI child and adult abuse and criminal background check prior to hire and every two years thereafter and complete the child abuse affidavit
Must also pass the National FBI criminal record check
Ability to lift up to 35lbs, be mobile within the classroom and playground areas, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.
Ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
This position may be subject to COVID-19 safety requirements. If applicable, specific requirements will be discussed during the interview process.
Why ChildServe?
ChildServe has earned the title of Top Workplace every year since 2014. Here’s why employees love working here:
Our work matters. We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life!
We’re not your average non-profit. We serve 5600 children each year through over 30 specialty pediatric services in the Ames, Des Moines, and Iowa City areas. Many of our programs are one-of-a-kind.
Our team members rock. Our teams are filled with people who care about their coworkers, and who believe that collaboration is key to providing exceptional care to children.
Our learning never stops. As a non-profit dedicated to innovation, we’re proud to help many team members gain new certifications, continue their education, take their expertise to the next level, and find new opportunities to advance their career right here at ChildServe.
We’re moving forward together. Experts across multiple disciplines work together to help kids get the best care possible.
Ready to leave work every day knowing you’ve made a difference for kids and families? Let’s move Forward Together - apply today!
ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.