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Medical Childcare Assistant

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$17.25 - $22.25/hr

Join ChildServe as a Medical Childcare Assistant and contribute to the great life of children and ... managing multiple appointments. Child-centered and goal-driven, our program helps children build ...

As an Assistant Manager, you will play a critical leadership role by executing business strategies ... Access to services for childcare, elder care, adoption preparation, pet care, plus reimbursement ...

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How much do assistant manager childcare jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant manager childcare in Iowa is $40.80, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.94 and $60.29 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Assistant Manager Childcare vs Childcare Coordinator?

AspectAssistant Manager ChildcareChildcare Coordinator
Required CredentialsChildcare certification, experience in childcare managementChildcare certification, program planning experience
Work EnvironmentChildcare centers, preschools, daycare facilitiesChildcare centers, community programs, nonprofit organizations
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by childcare centers and private facilitiesCommon in nonprofit and community-based childcare programs
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding management roles in childcarePlanning and coordinating childcare programs

The Assistant Manager Childcare typically focuses on overseeing daily operations, staff supervision, and ensuring quality care, often requiring management experience. The Childcare Coordinator primarily handles program planning, community outreach, and coordinating activities. While both roles require childcare certifications, the Assistant Manager is more management-oriented, whereas the Coordinator emphasizes program development and organization.

What is the highest position in childcare?

The highest position in childcare is typically the Director or Childcare Center Director, responsible for overseeing all operations, staff management, and compliance with regulations. Advancement can include roles such as Regional Director or Executive Director, especially in larger organizations or networks. These positions often require extensive experience, leadership skills, and relevant certifications or degrees in early childhood education or administration.

What are popular job titles related to Assistant Manager Childcare jobs in Iowa?

For Assistant Manager Childcare jobs in Iowa, the most frequently searched job titles are:

Full-Time Assistant Manager

West Des Moines, IA


Torrid
Retail • 5 - 10K employees

5.4

Company rating: 5.4 out of 10

Based on 172 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

74th of 104 rated fashion retailers

People enjoy working here

Recommended by students

Respectful managers


Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago


Job description

At Torrid, we celebrate every shape, every size, and every curve of our customer. Our Torrid stores offer an exciting, one-of-a-kind, amazing experience for not just our customers, but our employees. We're committed to cultivating a welcoming, inclusive and diverse culture driven by a focus on open dialogue, empowerment, recruiting, training & development and retention. We believe inclusion of diverse backgrounds and perspectives is fundamental to our success.

As an Assistant Store Manager, you’ll assist in creating a team environment which fosters inclusivity and positive connections. In this role, you’ll support the Store Manager by directing and leading the team to achieve store objectives which include sales and profit goals, recruiting, performance management, training, and development.   

What You’ll Do:

  • In partnership with Store Manager ensure store is achieving company objectives and KPI goals
  • Provide leadership around running an operationally sound business by balancing company policies, procedures, shrink/loss prevention, payroll, reporting, and scheduling
  • Help recruit, develop and train top talent who are sales, customer, and fashion-focused
  • Set the example for The Torrid Connection and ensure the team is providing a shopping experience that will encourage positive customer connections and loyalty
  • Support Store Manager in implementing merchandise strategies while also providing a clean, consistent, and inviting store environment that inspires customers to shop
  • Maintain an effective and open line of communication with Store Manager and District Manager

What You’ll Need:

  • At least six months of specialty/apparel retail management experience with proven ability to lead teams to success and proven sales performance
  • Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment while also being committed to creating an amazing customer experience
  • Retail and fashion are always changing, so flexibility and ability to adapt to any situation, the environment, challenges, job duties, and work schedules are pillars to your success
  • Be fashioned focused and stay on top of current trends

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation)

  • Able to stand and walk around during scheduled
  • Able to pack and unpack shipments, arrange and move store fixtures and move packages weighing up to 50
  • Able to reach for merchandise using the ladders, step stool, merchandise retrieving pole, shoe pole, etc.

What You’ll Get: 

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits to employees, which depending on eligibility may include:

  • A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, mental health resources, 401k with company match, life insurance, short-term disability, vacation and sick time available, paid company holiday, employee stock purchase program (ESPP) and jury duty
  • Additional perks include: monthly bonus potential, associate discount 50%, tuition reimbursement, childcare discount program 

The job posting is intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by associates assigned to this job. It is not intended to be inclusive of all duties and responsibilities and is subject to change.

We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. If you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access www.torridcareers.com you can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to accommodations@torrid.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Our company participates in E-Verify. If the links below do not work, please copy and paste the following URLs in a new browser window:

E-Verify Poster: https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf
Eligibility to Work Poster (English): https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/IER_RightToWorkPoster.pdf
Eligibility to Work Poster (Spanish): https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPosterES.pdf
California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): https://careers.jobvite.com/torrid/2023-CPRA-Applicant-Notice.pdf
EEO Poster: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf



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