Lead Childcare Teacher — Nurturing Growth & Learning

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plan

Tuition subsidy for IU courses

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Indiana University Indianapolis Center for Young Children seeks an early childhood educator to support children across social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and language domains. You will plan curriculum, collaborate with a co-teacher, and maintain compliant documentation and family communications.

You will follow licensing, accreditation standards, and participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development to promote a nurturing, inclusive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient communication skills required.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates strong time management and priority setting.
• Shows commitment to quality in childcare.
• Flexible to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Highly thorough and dependable in daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Supports children's growth across social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and language domains.
• Plans and implements curriculum based on observation and center philosophy.
• Collaborates with co-teacher to maintain a child-centered classroom.
• Follows state licensing regulations and accreditation standards.
• Completes written reports and notifies management of incidents.
• Engages families with regular updates on child progress and activities.

Skills

Proficient communication

Professionalism

Time management

Quality focus

Flexibility

Dependability

Education

High School Diploma + CDA certification

Associate's degree in early childhood development

Bachelor's degree in early childhood development

Job description

Indiana University Indianapolis Center for Young Children seeks an early childhood educator to support children across social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and language domains. You will plan curriculum, collaborate with a co-teacher, and maintain compliant documentation and family communications.

You will follow licensing, accreditation standards, and participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development to promote a nurturing, inclusive classroom environment.