IU Indianapolis 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.
We are committed to being a welcoming campus community that reflects and enacts the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek candidates who seek to understand different perspectives and cultures, who can actively contribute to a work climate where differences are valued and supported, and who are sensitive to cultural norms, expectations, and ways of communicating. We hope to identify individuals who can assist us in dismantling racism and other oppressions so that everyone can succeed at IU Indianapolis.
For information about the Childcare Center, please visit: IU Indianapolis Childcare Center
Job Summary
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. Uses information about individual children's needs, interests, and concerns gained through observation to help 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's progress on a regular basis.
Attends and participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings. Pursues professional development through conferences, classes, workshops, and reading.
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED).
SKILLS
Required
Excellent organizational skills.
Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information.
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 to have good depth perception. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
IU Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana
Advertised Salary
$32,000 - $34,278 per year based on experience.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Multiple plan options for medical insurance
Dental insurance
Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
Additional supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition benefit for IU classes
10 paid holidays per year
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Foundational
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Educational Resources & Tech
Job Family: Childcare Services
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