Part-Time Temporary/Substitute Child Development Specialist

Part-Time Temporary/Substitute Child Development Specialist

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or by email View email address on click.appcast.io. 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. Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Position Details

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or by email View email address on click.appcast.io. 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.