Child Care Teacher

Cathedral High School; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Cathedral Irish Blessings Child Care on Cathedral High School grounds in Indianapolis seeks a full-time Infant Child Care Teacher (0–1 year). You will create a safe, nurturing environment, deliver age-appropriate activities, and partner with families to support early development.

The role emphasizes hands-on planning, classroom management, and collaboration with staff to ensure high-quality care aligned with best practices in early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Experience working with infants (0–1 year) in educational settings.
• Strong understanding of educational best practices for early childhood.
• Ability to design engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with parents and staff.
• CPR and First Aid certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Engage infants in educational activities and play.
• Maintain a clean, organized classroom environment.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Collaborate with parents and staff to support each child's development.

Skills

Experience with young children

Pedagogy & best practices

Creative activity planning

Communication & teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Cathedral High School has been an integral part of the Indianapolis community since 1918. As one of just 15 Holy Cross high schools in the country, it is dedicated to educating the whole child—heart, mind, and spirit… in an inclusive and diverse environment. In 2018 Cathedral opened Irish Blessings Child Care, an on-campus early childhood center dedicated to caring for families of Cathedral employees and alumni.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Child Care Teacher working with infants (0-1 year) located at Cathedral Irish Blessings Child Care. Candidates should be comfortable managing and caring for young children, planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum, and fostering a safe and nurturing environment. Daily tasks include engaging children in educational activities, maintaining a clean and organized classroom, and collaborating with parents and other staff members to support each child's development.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with young children
• Pedagogy skills and understanding educational best practices
• Creativity skills to design engaging and age-appropriate activities
• Ability to easily adapt and respond to the needs of young children
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• CPR and First Aid certifications are a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred