Dynamic Early Childhood Educator | Hands-On Learning

Goodwill Leads; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Leads is hiring an Early Childhood Educator for the Kids Excel child development program at Excel School Elkhart in Elkhart, IN. This full-time role supports safe, caring management and instruction of children aged 7 weeks to 12 years, with on-site learning and HighScope curriculum.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 1 year childcare experience preferred, CPR/First Aid certification or willingness, background check, and transportation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Continuing education in child development preferred.
• 1 year childcare experience preferred.
• CPR and first aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Background check and drug test required.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates hands-on interactive learning with children.
• Assist in registration of children.
• Updates and ensures accuracy of student files.
• Maintains regular communication with parents about services, enrollment, scheduling or routine changes, special events for the child(ren).
• Assists in achieving short- and long-term goals for Kids Excel.
• Contributes ideas for curriculum development and execution of activities.
• Plans and carries weekly lesson plans for children.
• Observes, documents and completes developmentally appropriate assessment with children.
• Participates in regular team meetings.
• Travel may be required.

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Conflict resolution

Reliable transportation

Background check compliance

Tech literacy

18+ age requirement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Early childhood education knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Google Applications

Excel

Word

Job description

Goodwill Leads is hiring an Early Childhood Educator for the Kids Excel child development program at Excel School Elkhart in Elkhart, IN. This full-time role supports safe, caring management and instruction of children aged 7 weeks to 12 years, with on-site learning and HighScope curriculum.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 1 year childcare experience preferred, CPR/First Aid certification or willingness, background check, and transportation.