Childcare Instructor

Blue River Services, Inc.; Corydon (IN); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

75% off own childcare at Rainbow’s End

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Vol

Paid vacation and sick time: 12 days +

Tuition reimbursement up to $1000/year

401K with employer matches

Resumo da vaga

Blue River Services, Inc. seeks a Preschool/Child Care Instructor to provide nurturing, developmentally appropriate care and instruction in a safe, engaging classroom.

You will support children's cognitive, social-emotional, language, and physical development through structured activities, daily routines, and The Creative Curriculum, collaborating with therapists and families. This full-time, non-exempt role (Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm) is based in Corydon, Indiana, with part-time coverage options and a

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Active enrollment toward CDA or higher degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education.
• Previous experience with children is helpful but not required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team.
• Ability to build positive relationships with families and staff.
• Strong classroom-management and time-management skills.
• Must be at least 21 to supervise infant/toddler groups; 18+ for groups 24 months+.

Responsabilidades

• Greet children and families with professional communication.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, nurturing classroom meeting licensing requirements.
• Supervise children in classroom, on playground, during meals, and field trips.
• Interact with children at developmental level during indoor/outdoor activities.
• Use calm redirection and developmentally appropriate guidance.
• Plan daily schedules and lesson plans using The Creative Curriculum.
• Lead activities supporting cognitive, language, pre-writing, and motor skills.
• Balance teacher-directed and child-initiated activities with choices.
• Encourage nutrition, dental hygiene, health habits during meals.
• Assist meals and avoid using food as punishment or reward.
• Maintain classroom materials and bulletin boards.
• Clean and sanitize equipment; report safety concerns.
• Collaborate with therapists to implement IEP goals.
• Complete daily documentation (attendance, meds, records).
• Report suspected child abuse as required by policy.
• Participate in events, staff meetings, trainings, and center activities.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Follow all policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

High school diploma or equivalent

Active enrollment toward CDA or higher

Strong written and verbal comms

Team player with shared respons.

Ability to work with children at all

21+ to supervise infant/toddler group

18+ for groups 24 months and older

Formação

High school diploma or equivalent

Pursuing CDA or higher in Early Childhood Education

CDA certification within 1 year of employment

Descrição da vaga

Description

JOB TITLE: Child & Youth Services Preschool/Child Care Instructor
DEPARTMENT: Child & Youth Services
SUPERVISOR’S TITLE: Preschool/Child Care Manager or Child & Youth Services Assistant Director
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None
JOB STATUS: 2 Full-time, Non-Exempt
SCHEDULE: Monday–Friday (7:30am-4pm) Part-time schedules available if meeting coverage needs.

Daycare hours: Mon-Friday: 6 am-5:30 pm.

Positions: Preschool Childcare Instructor over 3yr classroom, Preschool Childcare Instructor Floater (used in all ages) classrooms

Summary

Provide nurturing, developmentally appropriate care and instruction for preschool and child care participants in a safe, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment. This position supports children’s cognitive, social-emotional, language, physical, and self-help development through structured activities, play, daily routines, and implementation of The Creative Curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet children and parents upon arrival and departure and maintain positive, professional communication with families.
• Create and maintain a safe, orderly, nurturing, and stimulating classroom environment that meets all applicable licensing and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise assigned children at all times in the classroom, on the playground, during meals, and on field trips.
• Interact with children at their developmental level during indoor and outdoor activities, including floor play, group activities, and transitions.
• Use positive classroom-management techniques, including calm redirection, clear expectations, and developmentally appropriate guidance.
• Plan and implement daily classroom schedules, activities, and lesson plans using The Creative Curriculum.
• Lead group and individual activities that support cognitive, language, pre-writing, fine-motor, gross-motor, social-emotional, and self-help skill development.
• Balance teacher-directed and child-initiated activities while providing developmentally appropriate choices for children.
• Encourage positive nutrition, dental hygiene, health habits, and social skills during snacks and meals.
• Assist children with meals and model appropriate behavior; food may not be used as punishment or reward.
• Maintain classroom organization, including labeling materials, preparing learning areas, creating bulletin boards, and ensuring materials are ready for daily activities.
• Clean and sanitize classroom equipment and designated areas daily and assist with additional cleaning as assigned.
• Maintain the classroom, playground, supplies, and equipment; promptly report repair needs, safety concerns, and licensing violations to the supervisor.
• Maintain current classroom inventory and communicate supply and equipment needs to the supervisor.
• Work collaboratively with therapists to support implementation of Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals for children with special needs.
• Complete and maintain required daily documentation, including attendance, medication records, food-program records, incident and accident reports, and other center charting.
• Report suspected child abuse through appropriate channels in accordance with agency policy and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in special events, staff meetings, trainings, and other assigned center activities.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, staff, the center, and Blue River Services, Inc.
• Follow all agency personnel policies, standard operating procedures, center rules, and applicable regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be actively enrolled in coursework toward a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or higher degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education.
• Previous experience working with children is helpful but not required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team with shared responsibilities and outcomes.
• Ability to build positive, respectful relationships with children, families, coworkers, and community partners.
• Strong classroom-management, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to plan engaging, age-appropriate activities and respond to individual children’s needs.
• Must be at least 21 years old to be the staff person in charge of an infant/toddler group.
• Must be at least 18 years old to be the staff person in charge when all children in the group are at least 24 months of age.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry 40 pounds or more.
• Ability to sit on the floor, use child-sized chairs, kneel, crawl, bend, twist, turn, and otherwise position yourself at a child’s eye level.
• Adequate vision and hearing to supervise children visually and auditorily in classrooms, on playgrounds, and during field trips.
• Ability to actively participate in indoor and outdoor play and safely respond to children’s needs throughout the day.

Benefits

• Employees in this role receive 75% off their own childcare needs if enrolling their child at Rainbow’s End in Corydon, Indiana.
• Full-time employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance (paid by employer), Voluntary Life Insurance, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Legal/Identify Theft Assistance.
• Full-time employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week are eligible for paid vacation and sick time: 12 vacation days in the first year and 8 sick days/year.
• Full-time employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week are eligible for up to $1000 of tuition reimbursement/year after a 3 month training period.
• Employees working more than 1000 hours/year will be 401K eligible. After 2 years, a 2% match is provided; after 3 years, a 3% match, after 6 years, a 6% match. Employer matches are 100% vested.
• Part-time employees scheduled 20 or more hours/week, earn 12 vacation days the first year and 6 sick days/year.
• Part-time employees scheduled 20 or more hours/week are eligible for up to $500 of tuition reimbursement/year after a 3 month training period.
• Full-time employees and part-time employees scheduled 20 hours or more/week are eligible for 11 Holidays or Holiday Pay.

Blue River Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace.

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Requirements

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be actively enrolled in coursework toward a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or a higher degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education.
• Must obtain a CDA certification or higher credential within one year of employment, or within the timeframe required by state regulations.