Head Start Early Childhood Educators

Family Development Services, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Development Services, Inc. is seeking passionate Early Childhood Educators for Head Start programs in Indianapolis. This is a full-time role requiring direct engagement with children aged 6 weeks to 5 years in a nurturing environment. Candidates must possess childcare experience and a high school diploma or equivalent, with a preference for Child Development Associate Certification.

Benefits

401(k)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 1 year of professional childcare experience is required.
• Child Development Associate Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with children aged 6 weeks to 5 years in a face-to-face setting.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding their child's development.

Skills

Passionate

Caring

Flexible

Motivated

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

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Hiring Early Childhood Educators for Head Start- Indianapolis, IN

Family Development Services (FDS) is a provider of high-quality childcare and pre-kindergarten education. We are thrilled to share that over 2,500 children in Hamilton and Marion County, Indiana were able to receive services from FDS. This is not a daycare!

As a provider of Head Start programming, FDS maintains high quality standards to ensure all students are receiving the best opportunity for success. With 10 locations across the Greater Indianapolis area, FDS has many opportunities for educators and students alike.

All of our positions require employees to be passionate, caring, flexible, and motivated. These are face to face roles that require you to be in person, working with children, and communicating with parents regularly.

• Pre-Kindergarten (6 weeks-5 years old) Must be comfortable working with children in this age group

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift (7:30-5:30pm timeframe)
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Professional Childcare: 1 year (REQUIRED)- please do not submit an application if you have not worked in childcare in a professional setting

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Positions:

FDS has different opportunities in the classroom. Below you will find the eligibility requirements and pay for each position.

Infant/Toddler Teacher (MUST BE 21 YEARS OLD FOR EARLY HEADSTART)

CDA- $21.64

Associates in Early Childhood Education or Equivalent- $24.00/hr

Bachelors in Early Childhood Education or Equivalent- $25.10/hr

Masters or Higher in Early Childhood Education or Equivalent- $26.08/hr

These locations only:

Windsor Village East: 5950 East 23rd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46218

Southeast: 4024 Madison Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46227

Classroom Assistant

CDA: $20.47/hr

These Locations Only:

Windsor Village East: 5950 East 23rd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46218

Eagledale: 5425 West 34th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46224

Associates in Early Childhood Education or Equivalent- $27.13/hr

Bachelors in Early Childhood Education or Equivalent- $28.37/hr

Masters or Higher in Early Childhood Education or Equivalent- $29.48/hr

These locations only:

• To ensure compliance, FDS is unable to employ individuals with any Felonies or Misdemeanors
• All applicants are required to undergo background and drug screening
• Specialized Staffing recruits for Family Development Services (FDS), but all full-time positions are direct hire into the company. Specialized Staffing never charges candidates for service.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.42 - $29.48 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

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• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

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