Infant Teacher (Manual Center)

Early Learning Indiana, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Childcare discount

Job summary

Early Learning Indiana, Inc. is seeking compassionate Teachers for its Indianapolis center. You will create developmentally appropriate lessons, using Creative Curriculum and ToTaL theory, while collaborating with support staff to deliver engaging, inclusive activities for children.

The role requires an active CDA or an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, with salary starting at $18.15 per hour. Open positions are full-time, non-exempt, and open to candidates with 2+ years of

Qualifications

• Passion for early childhood education and knowledge of developmental best practices.
• Be adaptable and flexible to meet needs of the children and center.
• Ability to build and nurture relationships with children and adults.
• CDA or equivalent required; Associates degree preferred.
• 2+ years of working with young children; 1+ year leading a classroom preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate developmentally-appropriate individual and group lesson plans powered by Creative Curriculum structured by our Theory of Teaching and Learning (ToTaL)
• Collaborative with Classroom Support Professionals to bring your lesson plans to life through engaging and inclusive play based learning approaches
• Complete child development observations via Teaching Strategies
• Establish warm and responsive relationships that allow each child to feel recognized, acknowledged and secure
• Maintain a healthy, safe and clean environment and ensure all state licensing rules and regulations are adhered to
• Develop trusted relationships with families by communicating on a regular and ongoing basis to relay information about each child's day

Skills

Relationship building

Adaptability

Child development awareness

Education

Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or higher

CDA or equivalent

Job description

Join our team of passionate childhood educators TODAY!

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• Location 2405 Madison Avenue,Indianapolis, IN, 46225,United States
• Base Pay $18.15 - $21.00 / Hour
• Job Category Classroom Educators
• Industry Early Childhood Education
• Employee Type Full Time Non-Exempt
• Required Degree 2 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Description

Position is available at our Manual Center located at 2405 Madison Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46225 .

GROW YOUR CAREER WITH US!

At Early Learning Indiana we are on a mission to ensure that children are empowered with the essential skills to thrive in kindergarten and beyond

*Applicants must have at least a CDA or higher ECE degree to qualify.

OurTeachers support our mission by creating enriching lessons that stimulate developmental growth and foster a welcoming environment where children can thrive. They collaborative with Classroom Support Professionals to enact their vision for the classroom.

Our Teacher position requires an active CDA (Child Development Associate) Credential or Associates Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education. If you do not meet this requirement, please consider applying for our Assistant Teacher position.

What will I do?

• Plan and facilitate developmentally-appropriate individual and group lesson plans powered by Creative Curriculum structured by our Theory of Teaching and Learning (ToTaL)
• Collaborative with Classroom Support Professionals to bring your lesson plans to life through engaging and inclusive play based learning approaches
• Complete child development observations via Teaching Strategies
• Establish warm and responsive relationships that allow each child to feel recognized, acknowledged and secure
• Maintain a healthy, safe and clean environment and ensure all state licensing rules and regulations are adhered to
• Develop trusted relationships with families by communicating on a regular and ongoing basis to relay information about each child's day

Requirements

What do I need?

• A passion for early childhood education and knowledge of developmental best practices
• Be adaptable and flexible to meet the needs of the children and center
• Be able to build and nurture relationships with children and adults
• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or higher preferred
  • Child Development Associates (CDA) or equivalent required
• 1+ years of experience leading an early childhood classroom preferred
  • 2+ years of working with young children required

We can teach you the rest!

Summary

What will I gain?

• Career Development Perks: We will support you when you are ready to take your career to the next level – whether that is earning your associates, bachelors or masters through enrollment in the TEACH scholarship or growing into a Team Lead, Operations Manager or School Leader!
• Competitive Pay: $18.15 - $21/hour to start, ability to grow your pay as you grow your career
• Industry Leading Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, 401(k) with a company match, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, mental health programs, childcare discount
• Passionate Coworkers: Our team embodies our company pillars of Act with Urgency, Make it Matter and Put Children First to provide a supportive and welcoming environment for team members, families and children

Our centers are open year round Monday-Friday. Full-time positions are nine hours shifts with a one hour lunch break.

This is an active role which requires the ability to stand, walk, sit, see, read, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift and more.Full list of requirements is available upon request by emailing [e-mail]