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Early Childhood Educator - Toddler Teacher

Wheeler Mission · Indianapolis, IN · 3 wk ago
EducationPart-time

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 (preferred).

  • Working knowledge of children who have been impacted by trauma, poverty, and/or homelessness (preferred).

Key Duties and 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.

  • 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 (preferred).

  • Working knowledge of children who have been impacted by trauma, poverty, and/or homelessness (preferred).

Reporting Relationships

This position will not have direct reports.

Physical Requirements

  • The Early Childhood Educator must be able to carry out the required job duties in a fast-paced Christ Centered environment that is grace-based, and strengths focused.

  • To perform the essential job functions of this position, a candidate must be able to:

  • 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 WM Employee Policies, Alignment with WM 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.

Mission Alignment

  • Belief in the inerrancy of the Holy Bible.

  • Adherence to WM Employee Policies.

  • Alignment with WM Core Values: Christ-Centered Purpose, Faithful Stewardship, Excellence, Grace and Truth.

Disclaimer

Although WMM has attempted to accurately and thoroughly describe this position, WMM reserves the right to change the same, including to change, add to or subtract from the duties outlined, within the sole discretion of WMM, at any time, with or without advance notice. This position description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This position description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “at-will.” The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities.

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