Toddler Assistant Teacher - West Lafayette

Early Learning Indiana, Inc; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Life insurance

Unlimited mental health care

Job summary

Early Learning Indiana, Inc. is hiring Assistant Teachers/Child Care Assistants at our Day Early Learning Patty Jischke center in West Lafayette, IN. The role involves supporting teachers in implementing a play-based curriculum and fostering a welcoming environment for children.

We offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career growth. This is a full-time non-exempt position with the ability to grow your pay as you advance.

Qualifications

• Passion for early childhood education.
• Able to adapt to center needs.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and adults.
• Experience working with young children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage an engaging environment to foster independence and learning choices.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement play-based curriculum.
• Develop warm, responsive relationships so children feel secure.
• Maintain a healthy, safe, clean environment for children and staff.
• Communicate regularly with families about each child’s day.
• Support teachers in observing and documenting child development.
• Follow state licensing rules and guidelines (NAEYC, Paths to QUALITY, CACFP, Indiana licensing).

Skills

Early childhood education

Adaptable

Relationship building

Childcare experience

Education

High school

Job description

Join our team of passionate childhood educators TODAY!

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• Location 2561 Kent Ave,West Lafayette, IN, 47906,United States
• Base Pay $15.00 - $17.00 / Hour
• Job Category Classroom Educators
• Industry Early Childhood Education
• Employee Type Full Time Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Description

Positions are available at our Day Early Learning at Patty Jischke center.

GROW YOUR CAREER WITH US!

At Early Learning Indiana, we are on a mission to ensure that children are empowered with the essential skills to thrive in kindergarten and beyond

Our Assistant Teachers/Child Care Assistants (internally known as Classroom Support Professionals) support our mission by collaborating with teachers in implementing lessons designed to stimulate developmental growth and fostering a welcoming environment so children can thrive.

What will I do?

• Encourage children by preparing and managing an engaging environment that fosters their independence and self-selection of learning activities.
• Work cooperatively with the teachers to implement our play based curriculum.
• Establish warm and responsive relationships that allow each child to feel recognized, acknowledged and secure.
• Maintain a healthy, safe and clean environment for children and team members.
• Develop trusted relationships with families by communicating on a regular and ongoing basis to relay information about each child's day.
• Support the teacher in noticing and documenting child development observations.
• Ensure all state licensing rules and regulations are adhered to, including those for NAEYC accreditation, Paths to QUALITY™, CACFP and Indiana child care center licensing.

What do I need?

• A passion for early childhood education
• Be adaptable and flexible to meet the needs of the children and center
• Be able to build and nurture relationships with children and adults
• Childcare experience working with young children preferred

We can teach you the rest!

Summary

What will I gain?

• Career Development Perks: We will support you when you are ready to take your career to the next level – whether that is earning your CDA through enrollment in the TEACH scholarship or growing your career with our tuition reimbursement benefit
• Competitive Pay: $15 - $17/hour depending on experience and education. The ability to grow your pay as you grow your career
• Industry Leading Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, 401(k) with a company match, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, mental health programs, childcare discount, and FREE UNLIMITED mental health care
• Passionate Coworkers: Our team embodies our company pillars of Act with Urgency, Make it Matter and Put Children First to provide a supportive and welcoming environment for team members, families and children

Our centers are open year round Monday-Friday. Full-time positions are nine hours shifts with a one hour lunch break. Part-Time positions can offer more flexible scheduling.

This is an active role which requires the ability to stand, walk, sit, see, read, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift and more.Full list of requirements is available upon request by emailing [e-mail]