Trauma-Informed Early Childhood Educator I

Wheeler Mission Ministries; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheeler Mission Ministries seeks an Early Childhood Educator to co-teach in a therapeutic classroom in the Compass Kids Program at the Center for Women and Children in Indianapolis. You will support infants to preschoolers and help create a nurturing, trauma-informed learning space.

The role requires a high school diploma (or GED) and a CDA certification during employment, with a full-time schedule and 40-hour work week. Experience in trauma-impacted settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have 1+ years of experience working with young children.
• Must have a high school diploma, or equivalent.
• Must have or obtain a CDA Certification during employment.
• Experience in a school or family recovery setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Co-teach in a therapeutic classroom environment within the Compass Kids Program at the Center for Women and Children.
• Implement developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, and Christ-centered approaches.
• Use evidence-based curriculum and sensory tools in educational activities.
• Communicate effectively with children, parents, coworkers, and volunteers.
• Provide daily communication to parents and Compass Kids staff outlining events.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA Certification

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Paycom

Job description

Wheeler Mission Ministries seeks an Early Childhood Educator to co-teach in a therapeutic classroom in the Compass Kids Program at the Center for Women and Children in Indianapolis. You will support infants to preschoolers and help create a nurturing, trauma-informed learning space.

The role requires a high school diploma (or GED) and a CDA certification during employment, with a full-time schedule and 40-hour work week. Experience in trauma-impacted settings is preferred.