Wee Care Lead Instructor-Long Term Assignment

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation seeks a Wee Care Lead Instructor for a long-term toddler program at Central High School. This 5-day weekly role runs 8 hours daily through May 28, 2027, with a daily rate of $232.72.

Bachelor’s degrees in EC or Elementary with EC coursework are required, with duties including planning engaging lessons and maintaining safe, nurturing environments. The position offers comprehensive benefits, ongoing professional development, and collaboration within EVSC’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education with EC coursework.
• Experience in early childhood setting preferred.
• Ability to differentiate instruction using assessment data.

Responsibilities

• Differentiate instruction using assessment data to meet individual developmental needs.
• Plan developmentally appropriate learning experiences aligned with Indiana Foundations and student interests.
• Develop and maintain family partnerships through communication and annual meetings.
• Create an inclusive, welcoming classroom environment and support positive relationships.
• Ensure health, safety and supervision of children at all times.

Skills

Early childhood education knowledge

Relationship building

Plan and implement lessons

Regulatory compliance awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with 30+ hours EC coursework

Job description

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Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation

Wee Care Lead Instructor-Long Term Assignment JobID: 2156

• Position Type: Early Childhood/ Lead Instructor
• Date Posted: 10/23/2026
• Location: Central High School
• Date Available: ASAP

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the world? Do you believe in the power of education to transform lives? If so, we invite you to become part of our school corporation!

Why Choose EVSC?

• Impact Lives Daily: Every day, you'll have the opportunity to inspire, guide, and empower the next generation. Your work will ripple through time, shaping not just individual lives but entire communities.
• Innovate and Grow: We're not just teaching we're reinventing education for the 21st century. Bring your fresh ideas and watch them come to life in our progressive learning environments.
• Stability Meets Flexibility: Enjoy the security of working in an essential field, coupled with a schedule that respects your work-life balance. Summers off, holidays, and predictable hours allow you to pursue your passions both in and out of the classroom.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive salaries, excellent health coverage, robust retirement plans, and generous paid time off.
• Supportive Community: Join a team that feels like family. Our collaborative environment foster lifelong friendships and professional networks.
• Cutting-Edge Resources: Work with state-of-the-art technology and innovative teaching tools that make learning exciting for both educators and students.

Join us in our mission to educate, inspire, and empower. Together, we can build a brighter future one student at a time. We are Better Together!

POSITION DETAILS

This position is a long-term assignment through May 28, 2027 in the toddler room. It is scheduled 5 days per week at 8 hours per day.

SALARY

$232.72/day. The salary includes compensation for days worked (holidays are not paid).

BENEFITS

This position is eligible for employee only medical insurance as well as two sick days and .5 personal day for the spring semester.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood education or a bachelor's degree in elementary education with at least 30 hours in early childhood course work.

SUMMARY

The Wee Care Early Childhood Lead Instructor is responsible for planning and implementing a high-quality, developmentally appropriate educational program for infants through Pre‑K children in a state‑licensed early childhood setting. This position fosters a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment that supports the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of each child.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilize a variety of assessment data and observations to differentiate instruction and meet the individual developmental and learning needs of each child.
• Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences aligned with the Indiana Early Learning Foundations and the interests of children.
• Conduct home visits at least once per year to strengthen family partnerships and support student success.
• Develop and implement strategies that create a welcoming, inclusive, and family-centered classroom environment.
• Conduct a minimum of one (1) family/classroom meeting annually to encourage family involvement and communication.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, licensing standards, and program requirements.
• Collaborate with community partners and outside resources to enhance educational opportunities and support services for children and families.
• Foster a classroom culture that promotes leadership, cooperation, responsibility, and respect among children.
• Maintain a warm, safe, nurturing, and organized learning environment that encourages exploration, creativity, and growth.
• Plan, prepare, and implement daily indoor and outdoor activities that support the early childhood curriculum and developmental goals.
• Assume responsibility for the health, safety, supervision, and overall well‑being of children at all times.
• Assist children with toileting, diapering, feeding, handwashing, and other self‑care needs while maintaining dignity and sanitary practices.
• Oversee mealtime and snack‑time routines, including supervision, sanitation, and required documentation.
• Maintain accurate daily attendance records and other required program documentation.
• Maintain ongoing developmental records for each child, including physical, social‑emotional, language, and cognitive development.
• Develop and maintain individual child portfolios that include observations, photographs, work samples, and documentation of student progress.
• Communicate regularly and professionally with families through daily reports, notes, phone calls, conferences, and face‑to‑face conversations.
• Participate in staff meetings, committees, professional learning communities (PLCs), and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Supervise, support, and effectively utilize the skills and abilities of instructional assistants and classroom support staff.
• Collaborate with colleagues to foster a positive, respectful, and supportive team environment.
• Maintain confidentiality of student, family, and program information in accordance with applicable policies and regulations.
• Provide backup classroom support and coverage when staffing vacancies or absences occur to ensure continuity of care, supervision, and instruction for children.
• Other duties may be assigned.

JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to the early childhood education program.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, staff, and parents through oral and written communication.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all corporation, state, and federal requirements.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on corporation and school objectives and student needs and abilities.
• Demonstrate a genuine passion for working with students and a strong desire to support their growth, development, and success.
• Build positive relationships with students and encourages them to reach their full potential.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Work collaboratively with EVSC employees, vendors and community partners in a teamwork-driven environment
• Strive to be innovative in continuously improving processes for district-wide success
• Provide excellent service in all forms of communication with a results-oriented customer-driven focus
• Successful in working effectively and efficiently in a high pressure, time-sensitive environment
• Ability to internally motivate, think critically, and initiate strategic improvement
• Exude a positive and dependable work ethic
• Highly organized with attention to detail

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise students and paraprofessionals.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reason