Employment

Continuous in-service training  on curriculum development, first aid/CPR, and promoting self-esteem in young children is expected of all employees. Director and Team Teachers are First Aid and CPR certified and trained in preventing the spread of contagious disease through universal precautions. All staff are state mandated reporters for suspected child neglect or abuse and are trained in identifying signs of neglect and abuse.

Director

The Director is responsible for overall Child Care Center operations, including management and staff supervision. Minimum qualifications are:

• Age 21 or older
• Masters Degree in a child development field of study with emphasis on early childhood education
• Experience in administration of early childhood programs
• First Aid Certificate and CPR (current)
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and evacuate children in times of emergency

Team Teachers

The Team Teachers are responsible for classroom management, including daily schedules, curriculum and developmental assessments. Their minimum qualifications are:

• Age 21 or older
• Bachelors Degree in a child development field of study with emphasis on early childhood education
• Experience teaching in an early childhood program
• First Aid Certificate and CPR (current)
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and evacuate children in times of emergency

Current Staff

Carrie Carlson, Director, has been with the child care since 2014.

Jessica Atherton, Team Teacher, has been at ISU Child Care Center since 2015.

Lisa Lee, Team Teacher, has been at ISU Child Care Center since 1988.

Kori Gettel, Team Teacher, has been at ISU Child Care Center since 2018.

Kayla Moorman, Team Teacher, has been at ISU Child Care Center since 2018.