Preschool & Child Care Instructor — Creative Curriculum

Blue River Services, Inc; Corydon (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue River Services, Inc. seeks a Preschool/Child Care Instructor within the Child & Youth Services department. Provide nurturing, developmentally appropriate care and instruction for preschool and child care participants in a safe, engaging classroom.

Responsibilities include implementing The Creative Curriculum, guiding cognitive and social-emotional growth, and collaborating with therapists on IEP goals. This is a full-time, non-exempt position in Corydon, Indiana.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Active enrollment in coursework toward a CDA credential or higher degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education.
• Must obtain a CDA certification or higher credential within one year of employment, or within the timeframe required by state regulations.
• Previous experience working with children is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Greet children and parents upon arrival and departure and maintain positive, professional communication with families.
• Create and maintain a safe, orderly, nurturing, and stimulating classroom environment that meets all applicable licensing and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise assigned children at all times in the classroom, on the playground, during meals, and on field trips.
• Interact with children at their developmental level during indoor and outdoor activities, including floor play, group activities, and transitions.
• Use positive classroom-management techniques, including calm redirection, clear expectations, and developmentally appropriate guidance.
• Plan and implement daily classroom schedules, activities, and lesson plans using The Creative Curriculum.
• Lead group and individual activities that support cognitive, language, pre-writing, fine-motor, gross-motor, social-emotional, and self-help skill development.
• Balance teacher-directed and child-initiated activities while providing developmentally appropriate choices for children.
• Encourage positive nutrition, dental hygiene, health habits, and social skills during snacks and meals.
• Assist children with meals and model appropriate behavior; food may not be used as punishment or reward.
• Maintain classroom organization, including labeling materials, preparing learning areas, creating bulletin boards, and ensuring materials are ready for daily activities.
• Clean and sanitize classroom equipment and designated areas daily and assist with additional cleaning as assigned.
• Maintain the classroom, playground, supplies, and equipment; promptly report repair needs, safety concerns, and licensing violations to the supervisor.
• Maintain the classroom inventory and communicate supply and equipment needs to the supervisor.
• Work collaboratively with therapists to support implementation of Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals for children with special needs.
• Complete and maintain required daily documentation, including attendance, medication records, food-program records, incident and accident reports, and other center charting.
• Report suspected child abuse through appropriate channels in accordance with agency policy and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in special events, staff meetings, trainings, and other assigned center activities.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, staff, the center, and Blue River Services, Inc.
• Follow all agency personnel policies, standard operating procedures, center rules, and applicable regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Relationship building

Classroom management

Organization

Time management

Activity planning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA coursework enrollment in Early Childhood Education

CDA certification within one year

Job description

Blue River Services, Inc. seeks a Preschool/Child Care Instructor within the Child & Youth Services department. Provide nurturing, developmentally appropriate care and instruction for preschool and child care participants in a safe, engaging classroom.

Responsibilities include implementing The Creative Curriculum, guiding cognitive and social-emotional growth, and collaborating with therapists on IEP goals. This is a full-time, non-exempt position in Corydon, Indiana.