Infant Toddler Assistant (Childcare Assistant), Campus Children's Children

New Jersey Department of Children and Families; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A role at Indiana University Early Childhood Education Services designed for supporting children's development in a high-quality, accredited environment. Responsibilities include curriculum planning, collaborative teaching, and professional development pursuit. This foundational position allows for significant impact in early childhood education, engaging with diverse backgrounds and ensuring adherence to educational philosophies and standards.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Health savings account with generous contributions

Tuition subsidy for employees and family members

10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break

Generous paid time off plans

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Must maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support children's growth in social, emotional, and cognitive aspects.
• Collaborate with co-teachers to plan and implement curriculum.
• Communicate regularly about children's progress with co-teachers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Indiana University Early Childhood Education Services Committed to creating high-quality experiences for children, families, and our employees.
IU Early Childhood Education Services (ECES) provides year-round, high-quality care and education at nationally accredited centers for children ages birth through 5 years. Our commitment to high-quality is demonstrated by providing child-centered, active learning environments based on research supported best practices, through degreed teachers, strong campus support, and national accreditation through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). In addition to the service component, the IUB ECES Centers meet the academic mission of Indiana University by providing sites for student training and by serving as research sites for faculty and students. Finally, the early childhood centers at IUB serve as model high quality, early education programs for the Bloomington community and the state of Indiana.
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Job Summary

• Supports children's growth and development in the 5 domains (social/emotional, cognitive, physical, self-care, and communication/ literacy) utilizing a variety of methods that are research-based and reflect the center's philosophy. Shares observations about individual children's needs, interests, and concerns with Co-Teachers. Uses information about individual children's needs, interests, and concerns gained through observation to help plan and implement curriculum and assessment.
• Understands, accepts, and embraces social, cultural, and economic backgrounds of children, families, and co-workers, ensuring that the program provides for individual differences.
• Works cooperatively and equitably with classroom co-teacher to assist in providing engaging, comfortable, child- centered classroom. Is familiar with and follows state licensing regulations and national accreditation standards.
• Fills out and files written reports and forms in a timely fashion and notifies supervisor regarding any accidents or unusual incidents throughout the day. Handles disagreements and conflicts with other center staff in a direct, but professional and respectful manner. Promotes center philosophy and educational objectives. Supports and follows the center's code of ethical conduct.
• Assists in training for hourly aides.
• Communicates respectfully and appropriately about challenges a child may have experienced in a day. Communicates with co- teachers about classroom activities and child's progress on a regular basis.
• Pursues professional development through conferences, classes, workshops, and reading.

Qualifications

EDUCATION
Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

SKILLS
Required

• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong communication skills. Effective interpersonal skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates ability to maintain confidential information

Working Conditions / Demands

This role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. This role frequently requires the ability to handle equipment. This role frequently requires the ability to remain stationary and ascend/descend ladders/stairs. This role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 40 pounds. The role requires the ability to detect items in close proximity as well as far away; discern between colors, detect objects in peripheral space of self, discern items in detail, and to have good depth perception. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

This position is a benefits-eligible.
Salary plan and grade: PAA1CD Non-Exempt. This is an CWA union covered position.
Will work 35 hours (.875 FTE) per week.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Work Hours

10:00 AM-5:30 PM

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure .

Job Classification

Career Level: Foundational
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Educational Resources & Tech
Job Family: Childcare Services
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