Early Childhood Educator - Infant Teacher

Position Summary

The Early Childhood Educator will co-teach in a therapeutic classroom environment within 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.

Qualifications

• Must have 1+ years of experience working with young children.
• Must have a high school diploma, or equivalent.
• Must have or obtain a Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification during employment.
• Experience working within a school or family recovery setting is preferred.
• Working knowledge of children who have been impacted by trauma, poverty, and/or homelessness is preferred.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaching and Support:
• 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.
• Program Support:
• 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 the 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.

Competencies

• Unique for this job: None listed.
• For managers of people: Dependability, Effective Communication Skills, Flexibility and Adaptability, Child-Centered Approach, Collaboration.

Education/Experience

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must have 1+ years of experience working with young children.
• Must have a high school diploma, or equivalent.
• Must have or obtain a Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification during employment.
• Experience working within a school or family recovery setting is preferred.
• Working knowledge of children who have been impacted by trauma, poverty, and/or homelessness is preferred.

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.

Other Requirements for Employment

• 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.
• Confidentiality Policy: Statement of Faith, Adherence to Wheeler Mission’s Code of Conduct and Core Values.
• Background check, fingerprints, physical, and TB test will be required for this position.
• Candidates must submit to and pass a drug and/or alcohol test.