ECE Infant/Toddler Teacher

ECE Infant/Toddler Teacher Jewish Community Center Association of Indianapolis Inc - 5.0 Indianapolis, IN Job Details Full-time $15 - $18 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Behavior management Early childhood education center experience CPR Certification Customer service Student record keeping First aid Mid-level Associate's degree in early childhood education 3 years High school diploma or GED Bachelor's degree in early childhood education First Aid Certification Curriculum implementation Safe environment creation Classroom behavior management Associate's degree Classroom Teaching Collaborative teaching Communication skills

Child Development Associate Certification Early Childhood Education Full Job Description Job Title:

ECE Infant/Toddler Teacher Status:

Non-exempt/Hourly Type:

Full-time Reports to:

ECE Director Date:

March 2023

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Infant Teacher, working with children ages 6 weeks through 18 months, will collaborate with the infant teaching team to create a safe and loving environment for our youngest learners. The Infant Teacher will provide an environment which nurtures each child's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Be responsive to each child's individual needs and schedules. Maintain accurate daily records through Remini. Develop an emergent learning environment implementing The Creative Curriculum, Early Learning Foundations, and Sheva Center Framework. Plan and maintain a consistent routine and classroom management using a supportive, positive redirection approach. Collaborate with teaching teams to create relevant learning concepts and extend project-based learning in meaningful ways. Document children's developmental progress and interest using Remini communication platform. Provide care and active supervision to children and demonstrate an elevated level of responsiveness to needs as they arise maintaining a physically and emotionally safe environment for learning. Build a supportive relationship with families. Embrace and model the JCC Internal Service Standards of Respect , Gratitude , Communication, The Golden Rule, and Ownership/Accountability

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Preferred credentials include: Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or Related Field with at least 6 college credits in Early Childhood Education preferred; or Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education; or Child Development Associate (CDA) High School diploma required; Minimum of 3 years' experience working in an Early Childhood Education program required; Must be at least 21 years of age; Must be CPR & First Aid Certified.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Knowledge of child development and/or early childhood education; Knowledge of licensing regulations in a licensed childcare center; Knowledge of general safety rules and basic first aid; Ability to provide compassionate care and interaction; Ability to manage and balance a variety of responsibilities in a fast-paced environment; Ability to work effectively in teams and individually; Ability to always exhibit good judgment, maturity and stability; Excellent communication skills both written and verbal; Actively maintains and promotes JCC customer service standards

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is fast-paced and the position requires high mobility, standing, walking, bending, reaching, and sitting on the floor at the child's level. Must be able to lift and carry young children up to 40 pounds. EEO Statement At JCC Indianapolis, our mission is to provide inclusive experiences that lead to personal growth and community building. We embrace and serve a diverse community, bringing together the best of multiple generations, cultures, religions, skillsets and thinking. We also know that the more inclusive we are, the better our community will be . As an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our mission by ensuring that the JCC can be anyone's community. We are committed to inclusion across race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. We celebrate multiple approaches and diverse points of view. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.