Preschool Childcare Instructor

RBR Alliance, Inc.; Corydon (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

RBR Alliance, Inc. in Corydon, Indiana, is seeking a Preschool Childcare Instructor to provide nurturing, developmentally appropriate care and engaging activities for preschoolers in a licensed classroom.

You will implement The Creative Curriculum, support children's cognitive and social-emotional development, and collaborate with a team to maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.

This full-time, non-exempt role runs Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 4pm.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Active enrollment toward a CDA credential or higher degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education is expected.
• Must obtain a CDA credential within one year of employment or per state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Greet children and families and maintain positive communication.
• Create a safe, orderly, nurturing classroom environment.
• Supervise children in classroom, on playground, and during meals/trips.
• Plan and implement daily schedules and activities using The Creative Curriculum.
• Lead activities supporting cognitive, language, self-help, and motor development.
• Collaborate with therapists to support IEP goals for children with special needs.
• Complete attendance, meal, and incident records as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow agency policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Active enrollment in CDA or higher degree in ECE/Elementary Education

Must obtain CDA within 1 year

Job description

Preschool Childcare Instructor

RBR Alliance, Inc. Corydon, Indiana, United States

About this position

Description: JOB TITLE: Child & Youth Services Preschool/Child Care Instructor
DEPARTMENT: Child & Youth Services
SUPERVISOR’S TITLE: Preschool/Child Care Manager or Child & Youth Services Assistant Director
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None
JOB STATUS: 2 Full-time, Non-Exempt
SCHEDULE: Monday–Friday (7:30am-4pm)

Positions: Preschool Childcare Instructor over 3yr classroom, Preschool Childcare Instructor Floater (used in all ages) classrooms

Summary

Provide nurturing, developmentally appropriate care and instruction for preschool and child care participants in a safe, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment. This position supports children’s cognitive, social-emotional, language, physical, and self-help development through structured activities, play, daily routines, and implementation of The Creative Curriculum.

Key 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 current 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.

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be actively enrolled in coursework toward a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or higher degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education.
• Previous experience working with children is helpful but not required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team with shared responsibilities and outcomes.
• Ability to build positive, respectful relationships with children, families, coworkers, and community partners.
• Strong classroom-management, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to plan engaging, age-appropriate activities and respond to individual children’s needs.
• Must be at least 21 years old to be the staff person in charge of an infant/toddler group.
• Must be at least 18 years old to be the staff person in charge when all children in the group are at least 24 months of age.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry 40 pounds or more.
• Ability to sit on the floor, use child-sized chairs, kneel, crawl, bend, twist, turn, and otherwise position yourself at a child’s eye level.
• Adequate vision and hearing to supervise children visually and auditorily in classrooms, on playgrounds, and during field trips.
• Ability to actively participate in indoor and outdoor play and safely respond to children’s needs throughout the day.

Blue River Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace.

Requirements

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be actively enrolled in coursework toward a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or a 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.

Salary Information

$13 - $14.5Hourly Wage