Team Lead - Trauma-Informed Early Childhood Educator II

Wheeler Mission; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheeler Mission Ministries seeks an Early Childhood Educator II for the Center for Women and Children in Indianapolis. The role involves co-teaching in a therapeutic classroom and supporting children from infant to preschool age in a Christ-centered environment.

You will implement developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed practices, use evidence-based curricula, and communicate with families and staff while maintaining data and participating in required meetings.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of experience working with young children.
• Associate degree or CDA required.
• Experience in school or family recovery setting preferred.
• Knowledge of trauma-impacted children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Co-teach in a therapeutic classroom within the Compass Kids Program.
• Support children in infant, walker, toddler and preschool age groups.
• Use trauma-informed, Christ-centered approaches in activities.
• Communicate effectively with parents, coworkers and volunteers.
• Manage and monitor student data from each classroom.
• Assist Program Manager with accreditation documents and meetings.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Child development

Communication

Team collaboration

Data management

Education

Associate degree

Child Development Associate (CDA)

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Paycom HRIS

Job description

Wheeler Mission Ministries seeks an Early Childhood Educator II for the Center for Women and Children in Indianapolis. The role involves co-teaching in a therapeutic classroom and supporting children from infant to preschool age in a Christ-centered environment.

You will implement developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed practices, use evidence-based curricula, and communicate with families and staff while maintaining data and participating in required meetings.