Child Care Assistant

GROW YOUR CAREER WITH US!

At Early Learning Indiana, we are on a mission to ensure that children are empowered with the essential skills to thrive in kindergarten and beyond Positions are available across all Day Early Learning centers in Indianapolis (Downtown, Midtown, Park 100, Southside, and Eastside) . Our Assistant Teachers/Child Care Assistants (internally known as Classroom Support Professionals) support our mission by collaborating with teachers in implementing lessons designed to stimulate developmental growth and fostering a welcoming environment so children can thrive. What will I do? Encourage children by preparing and managing an engaging environment that fosters their independence and self-selection of learning activities. Work cooperatively with the teachers to implement our play based curriculum. Establish warm and responsive relationships that allow each child to feel recognized, acknowledged and secure. Maintain a healthy, safe and clean environment for children and team members. Develop trusted relationships with families by communicating on a regular and ongoing basis to relay information about each child's day. Support the teacher in noticing and documenting child development observations. Ensure all state licensing rules and regulations are adhered to, including those for NAEYC accreditation, Paths to QUALITY™, CACFP and Indiana child care center licensing. What do I need? A passion for early childhood education Be adaptable and flexible to meet the needs of the children and center Be able to build and nurture relationships with children and adults High School diploma (or equivalent) required Childcare experience working with young children preferred We can teach you the rest! What will I gain?

Career Development Perks:

We will support you when you are ready to take your career to the next level - whether that is earning your CDA through enrollment in the TEACH scholarship or growing your career with our tuition reimbursement benefit

Competitive Pay:

$15 - $17/hour depending on experience and education. The ability to grow your pay as you grow your career

Industry Leading Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, 401(k) with a company match, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, mental health programs, childcare discount, and

FREE UNLIMITED

mental health care

Passionate Coworkers :

Our team embodies our company pillars of Act with Urgency , Make it Matter and Put Children First to provide a supportive and welcoming environment for team members, families and children Our centers are open year round Monday-Friday. Full-time positions are nine hours shifts with a one hour lunch break. Part-Time positions can offer more flexible scheduling. This is an active role which requires the ability to stand, walk, sit, see, read, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift and more. Full list of requirements is available upon request by emailing interviews@earlylearningindiana.org To learn more about us, visit dayearlylearning.org/careers