Daycare Teacher

West Liberty Foods, headquartered in West Liberty, Iowa is a recognized leader in the food industry and one of North America’s top protein processors. Simply put, we are a food company who manufacturers a wide variety of turkey, ham, chicken, and beef products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurants nationwide. We are the “The Surprisingly Big Company” and employ over 2,100 people across our four facilities and offices in Iowa, Illinois, and Utah.

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.

* 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.

* 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. * Must be able to pass a criminal background check. * 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).