Position Details
Position Information
Job Title
Part-Time Temporary/Substitute Child Development Specialist
Campus
Ankeny Campus, IA
Job Number
26-T08
Employment Date
As soon as possible
Job Category
Part-time Temporary Staff Positions
Application & Position Information Call
Jenn Whitted at (515) 964-6588 or jlwhitted@dmacc.edu.
Posting Detail Information
Salary Information
$18.15 per hour.
Job Summary
Temporary, part-time/Substitute Child Development Specialist for the Child Development Center. Provide care for children in the program.
Essential Functions
Maintain a healthy and safe learning environment for children in accordance with licensing, accreditation and other standards of best practice. Develop positive relationships with children.
Facilitate a positive, inclusive classroom climate for varied groups of children. Serve as a role model for the Early childhood Education students, provide assistance to the students as they implement skills learned in the coursework, assist students with problem solving, and give direction to individual students.
Observe, plan, implement, and assess developmentally appropriate, evidence-based daily learning opportunities to meet the needs of children ages birth to 5 years. Practice ongoing assessment of children's development and learning using a variety of assessment tools as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related.
Ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships with varied groups of students, children, and staff.
Ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to plan, organize and manage time and physical space.
Ability to meet state licensing requirements, including: DCI check, Child Abuse Registry check, medical exam with update every three years, etc. Capability to lift or carry up to 50 lbs.
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related area.
Knowledge of Project Approach, Positive Behavior Intervention and Support and Program for Infant Toddler Care. Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter Training. Universal Precaution Training.
Infant, Child and Adult CPR/First Aid.
Work Schedule
Varied partial and full day schedule for fall and spring semester.
Posting Date
02/12/2026
Deadline for Submitting Applications
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
DMACC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at 515-964-6301 or by email jobs@dmacc.edu.
THIS VACANCY REQUIRES: 1) A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and commenting "See Resume" will not be accepted. The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications. 2) Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant's name and degrees conferred. Scanned copies are acceptable.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Quick Link
https://jobs.dmacc.edu/postings/13689