Early Childhood Educator II

Early Childhood Educator II – Level: Entry, Full-time (Hourly).

Location:

Center for Women and Children – Indianapolis, IN.

Reports to:

Program Manager, Compass Kids Program.

• Teaching and Support
  • Co‑teach in a therapeutic classroom environment within the Compass Kids Program.
  • Implement developmentally appropriate, trauma‑informed, Christ‑centered approaches.
  • Use evidence‑based curriculum and sensory tools in educational activities.
  • Communicate effectively and clearly with children, parents, coworkers, and volunteers.
  • Manage and monitor student data from each classroom.
• Program Support
  • Ensure the program meets children’s needs in a Christ‑centered, strengths‑focused, trauma‑informed manner.
  • Teach basics of early childhood education in line with best practice standards via sensory tools.
  • Provide daily communication to parents and Compass Kids staff outlining events.
  • Adhere to all policies, procedures, and Indiana Code.
  • Participate in staff meetings and meetings with Compass Kids Program Managers.
  • Assist Program Manager with managing accreditation compliance documents.
• Supervisory Responsibilities
  • Oversee community engagement through the Compass Kids Program.
  • Mentor the Level I Early Childhood Educator on classroom management.
  • Coordinate and oversee daily activities within the Early Childhood Center.

• Must have 2+ years of experience working with young children.
• Must possess an associate degree or Child Development Associate (CDA).
• Experience in a school or family‑recovery setting (preferred).
• Knowledge of children impacted by trauma, poverty, and/or homelessness (preferred).

• Above average knowledge of Microsoft Outlook.
• Ability to learn HRIS software (Paycom) and other necessary software.

Must be able to lift a 10–30 pound child safely; stand, sit, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and play with infants, toddlers, or young children for extended periods; conduct indoor and outdoor activities weather permitting.

• Availability to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, shift times between 7am and 6pm.
• Occasional field‑trip travel may be required.
• Must comply with confidentiality, statement of faith, and core values mandates.
• Mandatory background check, fingerprints, physical exam, and TB test.
• Must pass drug and alcohol test and adhere to WM Drugs and Alcohol policy.