Early Childhood Educator II

Wheeler Mission Ministries is a privately funded 501(c)3 non-profit, evangelical Christian ministry whose designated purpose is religious. We are a Christ-centered ministry dedicated to sharing the Gospel and helping those experiencing homelessness and those in need. All employees must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and subscribe to our Mission, Vision, Statement of Faith, Core Values, and Qualifications for Employment upon hire and continuously while employed. Employees are encouraged and expected to share the Gospel as opportunities arise.

About the Role

The Early Childhood Educator will co-teach in a therapeutic classroom environment in the Compass Kids Program at the Center for Women and Children. This individual will support children in the infant, walker, toddler, and/or preschool age groups and play a crucial role in providing a nurturing and supportive environment for them.

Responsibilities

• Co-teach in a therapeutic classroom environment within the Compass Kids Program at the Center for Women and Children.
• Implement developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, and Christ-centered approaches.
• Use evidence-based curriculum and sensory tools in educational activities.
• Communicate effectively and clearly with children, parents, coworkers, and volunteers.
• Manage and monitor student data from each of the classrooms.
• Ensure the program meets the needs of the children in a Christ-centered, strengths-focused, and trauma-informed manner.
• Teach basics of early childhood education in line with best practice standards through utilization of sensory tools.
• Provide daily communication to parents as well as Compass Kids staff outlining daily events.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of Wheeler Mission, Center for Women and Children, and Indiana Code.
• Participate in staff meetings and meetings with Compass Kids Program Managers as requested.
• Assist Program Manager with managing the accreditation compliance documents.
• Oversee community engagement through the Compass Kids Program.
• Mentor the Level I Early Childhood Educator for classroom management skills.
• Coordinate and oversee daily activities within Early Childhood Center.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience working with young children.
• Associate degree or Child Development Associate (CDA).
• Experience working within a school or family recovery setting (preferred).
• Working knowledge of children who have been impacted by trauma, poverty, and/or homelessness (preferred).
• Above average knowledge in Microsoft Outlook.
• Ability to learn HRIS software (Paycom) as well as other necessary software.
• Belief in the inerrancy of the Holy Bible.
• Adherence to Wheeler Mission Employee Policies and Core Values.

Skills

• Dependability
• Organizing
• Regulatory Compliance
• Effective Communication Skills
• Approachability
• Reporting
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Patience
• Community Engagement
• Child-Centered Approach
• Data Management
• Coordinating
• Collaboration
• Time Management

Physical Requirements

• Lift a 10–30-pound child, using all safety precautions.
• Stand, sit, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and play with infants, toddlers, or young children for long periods of time.
• Conduct activities both indoors and outdoors, weather permitting.

Schedule

Availability to work 40 hours per week: Monday through Friday, with shift times varying between 7am to 6pm. Occasional travel may be required for field trips.

Other Requirements

• Confidentiality Policy.
• Adherence to Wheeler Mission’s Code of Conduct and Core Values.
• Background check, fingerprints, physical, and TB test will be required for this position.
• All employees must sign and adhere to Wheeler Mission’s Drugs and Alcohol policy and remain free from addiction to drugs or alcohol. Candidates must submit to and pass a drug and/or alcohol test, which may occur any time after receiving a conditional offer of employment.