Early Childhood Infant Toddler Preschool Specialist (Childcare Specialist), Campus Childrens Center

Early Childhood Infant Toddler Preschool Specialist (Childcare Specialist), Campus Children's Center Indiana University - 4.2 Bloomington, IN Job Details Full-time $33,560 a year 2 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health savings account AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Bachelor's degree Task prioritization Full Job Description Department

CAMPUS CHILD CARE SUPPORT

(BL-CCCS-IUBLA) Department Information Indiana University Early Childhood Education Services is committed to creating high-quality experiences for children, families, and our employees. IU Early Childhood Education Services (ECES) provides year-round, high-quality care and education at nationally accredited centers for children ages birth through 5 years. Our commitment to high-quality is demonstrated by providing child-centered, active learning environments based on research supported best practices, through degreed teachers, strong campus support, and adherence to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). In addition to the service component, the

IUB ECES

Centers meet the academic mission of Indiana University by providing sites for student training and by serving as research sites for faculty and students. Finally, the early childhood centers at IUB serve as model high quality, early education programs for the Bloomington community and the state of Indiana. Job Summary The Infant Toddler Early Childhood Specialist provides excellent care and appropriately challenging experiences for children ages 6 weeks to 3 years. With their classroom co-teacher, the Infant Toddler Early Childhood Specialist develops and implements child-centered, developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessment based upon observations of the children's interests and individual needs. Department Specific Responsibilities Partners with each child's family toward their optimal growth and development. As a member of the teacher team, the Infant Toddler Early Childhood Specialist works collaboratively with their co-teacher, Director, other co-teachers, aides and families toward the betterment of the Center. Provides excellent care and appropriately challenging experiences for children ages 0-3 years. With their classroom co-teacher, the Preschool ECE professional develops and implements child-centered, developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessment based upon observations of the children's interests and individual needs. Partners with each child's family toward their optimal growth and development. Works collaboratively with their co-teacher, Director, other co-teachers, aides and families toward the betterment of the Center. General Responsibilities Plans and implements developmentally appropriate activities for children enrolled. This includes physical needs, classroom activity participation, goal writing, lesson plans, preparation, etc. Assesses children's individual needs and tracks and records progress through parental meetings, developmental goal-setting, and routine assessment. Maintains the classroom in a safe, clean, and orderly environment, such as through maintaining licensing standards as set forth by the state and supervising children during free play, naps, learning, and outdoor time. Attends staff meetings and participates in ongoing professional development. Supervises and evaluates classroom assistants and aids. This includes observing and documenting job performance and potential disciplinary and performance issues. Performs other duties as assigned by childcare leaders. Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred Some experience in childcare or related field 1 year formal experience with infants and toddlers aged children Willingness and interest in working with infant and toddler aged children SKILLS Required Proficient communication skills Maintains a high degree of professionalism Demonstrate time management and priority setting skills Demonstrates a high commitment to quality Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty Working Conditions / Demands 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 have good depth perception. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation. Additional Information Our center benefits include: The classroom budgets for materials and equipment. Paid breaks and planning time included in the 8-hour workday. Being a team member of a program that is known nationally and internationally for its Continuity of Care practices. Work Location Bloomington, Indiana Advertised Salary $33,560 per year This position is Exempt Individual Contributor - Core Childcare Services Salary Plan and Grade PAE-4CD Work Hours Monday - Friday 9:30 AM-5:30 PM Management reserves the right to adjust work hours to accommodate the needs of the department. Benefits Overview 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 and 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) Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

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Childcare Services Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework. Posting Disclaimer This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date. If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments. Equal Employment Opportunity Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information. Campus Safety and Security The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at or by visiting IUPD.

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