Lead Childcare Educator: Play-Based Learning & Development

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Health savings account contributions

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

IU retirement contributions

Tuition subsidy for IU courses

Paid holidays & generous PTO

Parental leave & volunteering benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Indiana University Indianapolis Center for Young Children seeks a dedicated educator to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for enrolled children. You will assess progress, document goals, and maintain a safe classroom in line with state licensing standards.

Responsibilities include supervising assistants, attending staff meetings, and pursuing ongoing professional development in a fast-paced environment. Bachelor's degree in education or related field is required.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
• Proficient communication skills required.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements developmentally appropriate activities for enrolled children.
• Assesses children’s progress through meetings and goal-setting.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly classroom meeting licensing standards.
• Attends staff meetings and pursues ongoing professional development.
• Supervises and evaluates classroom assistants and aids; documents performance issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned by childcare leaders.

Skills

Proficient communication

Professionalism

Time management

Quality focus

Flexibility

Knowledge in area

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Job description

Indiana University Indianapolis Center for Young Children seeks a dedicated educator to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for enrolled children. You will assess progress, document goals, and maintain a safe classroom in line with state licensing standards.

Responsibilities include supervising assistants, attending staff meetings, and pursuing ongoing professional development in a fast-paced environment. Bachelor's degree in education or related field is required.