Calling All Passionate Individuals: Become an Early Childhood Assistant Teacher!

Build a brighter future for all children.

Teaching is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to foster curiosity, creativity, and compassion in children—all while helping them develop a lifelong love of learning.

As an Assistant Teacher at Primrose School of Ankeny at Prairie Trail, you’ll embark on an exciting journey of discovery alongside a classroom of young children. You’ll build trusted relationships with families as you provide nurturing care and help children develop their foundation. Our exclusive digital learning platform provides everything you need to create joyful learning experiences for the students in your care.

Schedule: flexible full-time or part-time between 6:30am and 6pm Monday – Friday

Hourly Wage: $14.50-16.00 based on experience and qualifications.

Rewards:

• Exclusive and time-tested Balanced Learning curriculum, delivered in a digital platform for easier delivery and mastery
• Competitive pay and benefits
• A joyful and welcoming childcare environment
• Paid training and professional development
• Positive work environment with team-building and social events
• Paid training (state requirements, CPR, Primrose training)
• Paid time off and paid holidays at 60 days for full-time employees
• Medical, dental, vision eligibility at 60 days for full-time employees
• 401k with 4% employer match and one year for full-time employees
• Childcare discount for full-time employees
• Meals and snacks included
• An on-site school leadership team and on-site owner invested in your growth
• High-quality facilities focused on health and safety

Responsibilities:

• Passionately believe in, and positively communicate, model, and implement all aspects of the Primrose Balanced Learning® approach to teaching and learning.
• Create a culture of engagement with lead teacher and co-teachers.
• Assist with student assessments throughout the year as per Primrose requirements.
• Complete student portfolios according to Primrose expectations.
• Consistently operate within Iowa licensing requirements and Primrose standards.
• Assist with back to school and new student needs as necessary.
• Actively participate in staff meetings and special events.
• Operate with integrity, honesty, and a positive disposition while maintaining confidentiality.
• Work collaboratively with Leadership Team members and other staff for other duties as assigned to ensure a premium experience for students, families and teachers.

Requirements:

• Must meet requirements of local child care regulatory agency.
• Knowledge of the social, emotional, and creative needs of young children.
• Passion for nurturing and educating young children.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations.
• Relevant early childhood and/or child care experience preferred.

Get everything you need to give children everything they need.

At Primrose School of Ankeny at Prairie Trail, we believe that who children are is just as important as who they become. If you’re looking for more than a daycare and you’re passionate about providing the highest quality education and care, consider a career with us!

Let’s talk about building a brighter future together.