Child Care Teacher - Part-time

OUR TEAM IS OUR BEST ASSET

About West Liberty Foods

West Liberty Foods was formed in 1996 under the guiding principles of the Iowa Turkey Growers Cooperative. Carrying on Iowa's rich farming tradition, our grower/owners are committed to animal health and welfare while delivering superior-quality turkeys - a philosophy that has helped family farms grow and thrive for generations. The continued success of West Liberty Foods is due to the dedication, enthusiasm and support of our grower/owners.

Our mission is to be a leading food manufacturer by converting needs, ideas and expertise into value for our members, business partners and consumers.

West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. Recognized as one of the top protein processors in North America, we have the capacity to produce over 650 million pounds of food products per year across our facilities. We are The Surprisingly Big Company, and we're right in your backyard.

Build your career with West Liberty Foods and be a part of an exciting, collaborative team environment!

We are currently hiring for:

Job Title Daycare Teacher

Job Summary: As a Daycare Teacher you will have the opportunity to work in a day care setting where you will contribute to a safe, fun, learning environment for the children of West Liberty Foods team members. The Daycare Teachers are responsible for the care and safety of all children. Teachers attend to the children's basic needs, organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips. Teachers will also establish and enforce rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order, as well as prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.

Job Responsibilities

• Teaching children, instructing, reading, singing, preschool activities, care for children's needs.
• Monitoring and observing children.
• Supervising activities and play.
• Ensuring safety of all children.
• Monitoring classrooms and environment for safety of all children.
• Discipline or redirect children as needed.
• Cleaning learning area.
• Cooking, prepping snacks and preparing bottles.
• Hygiene responsibilities may include changing diapers, changing soiled clothes, assisting with cleaning faces and hands. Assisting with bathroom needs.
• Communicating with parents and other team members.
• School run driver as needed.
• Prep for activities.
• Prepare bulletin boards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must need to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Operating hours are 4:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Shifts will vary within that time frame.
• CPR, First Aid and Food Handlers certifications are preferred but are required after employed (WLF will provide the training to acquire these certifications after hiring date at no cost to the Daycare Teacher).
• Must be authorized to work in the United States. No sponsorships are available.
• Candidates must successfully pass post-offer/pre-employment drug test, criminal background screen.

West Liberty Foods/Liberty Cold is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online on our career site.