Childcare Lead Teacher; Childcare Assistant

CHILD CARE CENTER (IN-CHCR-IUINA) Department Information Indiana University Indianapolis (IUI) Center for Young Children partners with families to provide a nurturing, play-based learning environment that fosters social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development. The Center strives to be the standard for quality center-based childcare.

Supports children's growth and development in the 5 domains (social/emotional, cognitive, physical, self-care, and communication/ literacy) utilizing a variety of methods that are research-based and reflect the center's philosophy. Collects, evaluates, and uses information about individual children's needs, interests, and concerns gained to plan and implement curriculum and assessment. Understands, accepts, and embraces social, cultural, and economic backgrounds of children and families, ensuring that the program provides for these individual differences.

Works cooperatively and equitably with classroom co-teacher to ensure engaging, comfortable, child-centered classroom. Is familiar with and follows state licensing regulations and national accreditation standards. Fills out and files written reports and forms in a timely fashion and notifies upper management regarding any accidents or unusual incidents throughout the day. Handles disagreements and conflicts with other center staff in a direct, but professional and respectful manner.

Promotes center philosophy and educational objectives. Supports and follows the center's code of ethical conduct. Assists in training for hourly aides. Communicates respectfully and appropriately about challenges a child may have experienced in a day. In collaboration with co-teacher, communicates with families about classroom activities and child progress on a regular basis. Attends and participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings.

Pursues professional development through conferences, classes, workshops, and reading. Maintains the classroom in a safe, clean, and orderly environment. May act as a substitute in the absence of designated childcare specialists or leaders.

• EDUCATION Required High School Diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED) with a Child Development Associate (CDA) certification; OR Associate's degree in early childhood development, elementary education, or a related field.
• EDUCATION Preferred Bachelor's degree in early childhood development, elementary education, or a related field.
• WORK EXPERIENCE Preferred Experience in a licensed childcare facility.
• SKILLS Required Proficient communication skills.
• SKILLS Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• SKILLS Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
• SKILLS Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• SKILLS Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• SKILLS Highly thorough and dependable.

This role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. This role frequently requires the ability to handle equipment. This role frequently requires the ability to remain stationary and ascend/descend ladders/stairs. This role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 40 pounds. The role requires the ability to detect items in close proximity as well as far away; discern between colors;

detect objects in peripheral space of self; discern items in detail; and to have good depth perception. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Starting salary is $41,246.40 per year

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Career Level:

Intermediate

FLSA:
Nonexempt

Job Function:
Educational Resources & Tech

Job Family:
Childcare Services

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