Childcare Assistant Teacher (Childcare Assistant) at Indiana University in Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Description:

Department



CHILD CARE CENTER (IN-CHCR-IUINA)



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. Collects, evaluates, and uses information about individual children's needs, interests, and concerns gained to 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.


• Maintains the classroom in a safe, clean and orderly environment.


• May act as a substitute in the absence of designated childcare specialists or leaders.

Qualifications



EDUCATION



Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED) with a CDA certification; OR


• Associate's degree in early childhood development, elementary education, or related field; OR

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood development, elementary education, or related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE



Preferred

• Experience in a licensed childcare facility.

SKILLS



Required

• Proficient communication skills.


• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.


• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.


• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.


• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.


• Highly thorough and dependable.

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: Intermediate


FLSA: Nonexempt


Job Function: Educational Resources & Tech


Job Family: Childcare Services
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