Childcare Assistant at Indiana University in Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Description:

Department



CHILD CARE CENTER (IN-CHCR-IUINA)



Department Information



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.


For information about the Childcare Center, please visit: IUI Childcare Center



Job Summary

• Supports children's growth and development in the 5 domains (social/emotional, cognitive, physical, self-care, & 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)

WORK EXPERIENCE



Preferred

• Some experience in a related field

SKILLS



Required

• Excellent organizational skills


• Strong verbal communication and listening skills


• Effective interpersonal skills


• Maintains a high degree of professionalism


• Demonstrates ability to maintain confidential information

Preferred

• Seeks to understand different perspectives and cultures


• Ability to actively contribute to a work climate where differences are valued and supported


• Sensitive to cultural norms, expectations, and ways of communicating

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.



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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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.


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