Child Care Associate

International School of Indiana, Inc.; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The International School of Indiana, Inc. is seeking a caring Child Care Associate to join our team at our Indianapolis campus. You will support children's development and help create a safe, welcoming environment for learning and exploration.

Successful candidates will demonstrate patience, kindness, and strong communication, with dependability and teamwork to foster positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues in a diverse school community.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for working with children.
• Patience, kindness, and strong communication.
• Dependable, organized, and safety-focused.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to building positive relationships with families.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive care and active supervision to children.
• Maintain a safe environment where children feel valued and secure.
• Plan and maintain consistent daily routines that encourage learning and growth.
• Use supportive guidance and positive redirection techniques for classroom management.
• Respond promptly to children's individual needs as they arise.
• Assist with the implementation of age-appropriate activities and programming.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children, families, school personnel, and staff.
• Support a collaborative team environment focused on exceptional care and educational experiences.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Dependable

Teamwork

Safety minded

Job description

Description

At the International School of Indiana, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive. Our mission is to provide students with a world-class education that prepares them to be responsible citizens and effective leaders in a rapidly globalizing and interdependent world.

We are seeking a caring, energetic, and dependable Child Care Associate to join our team. If you enjoy working with children, building meaningful relationships, and creating positive experiences that make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a Child Care Associate, you will play an important role in supporting children’s development while creating a safe and welcoming environment for learning and exploration.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing attentive care and active supervision to children.
• Maintaining a physically and emotionally safe environment where children feel supported and valued.
• Planning and maintaining consistent daily routines that encourage learning, growth, and positive behavior.
• Using supportive guidance and positive redirection techniques to promote classroom management and social development.
• Responding promptly and appropriately to children's individual needs as they arise.
• Assisting with the implementation of age-appropriate activities and programming.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with children, families, school personnel, and fellow staff members.
• Supporting a collaborative team environment focused on providing exceptional care and educational experiences.

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates will:

• Have a genuine passion for working with children.
• Demonstrate patience, kindness, and strong communication skills.
• Be dependable, organized, and able to maintain a safe environment at all times.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Be committed to fostering positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

Why Join ISI?

• Make a meaningful impact on children's lives every day.
• Work in a diverse, inclusive, and globally minded school community.
• Collaborate with dedicated professionals who are passionate about education and child development.
• Be part of a mission-driven organization committed to preparing future global citizens.

Requirements

Preferred qualifications, skills and experience:

• Experience with the Primary Years Program or early childhood education
• Language Fluency in Spanish, French, or Mandarin
• International outlook and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations
• Strong interpersonal skills