Early Childhood Aide: Safe, Engaging Classroom Support

South Central Community Action Program; Indiana; On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

South Central Community Action Program is hiring for an early learning center position in Spencer, IN. The role supports supervision, curriculum implementation, and documentation for preschool children within a licensed program.

Responsibilities include assisting with developmentally appropriate activities, maintaining a clean classroom, and ensuring compliance with state licensing and SCCAP policies. A CDA or associate’s degree is encouraged, with a high school diploma required.

Qualifications

• Maintain the integrity of confidential information across employment, client, and business data.
• Apply professional judgment, discretion, and problem-solving in classroom contexts.
• Be philosophically aligned with SCCAP's mission and childcare approach.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, supervised classroom environment for all children.
• Assist Lead Teacher with planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities.
• Document attendance, meals, incidents, and observations to inform care and teaching.
• Follow Indiana licensing requirements, SCCAP policies, and regulatory standards.
• Assist with routine cleaning and upkeep of the classroom and materials.

Skills

Confidentiality

Professional judgment

Discretion

Problem-solving

Diversity awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

CDA credential or associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

South Central Community Action Program is hiring for an early learning center position in Spencer, IN. The role supports supervision, curriculum implementation, and documentation for preschool children within a licensed program.

Responsibilities include assisting with developmentally appropriate activities, maintaining a clean classroom, and ensuring compliance with state licensing and SCCAP policies. A CDA or associate’s degree is encouraged, with a high school diploma required.