Childcare Teacher

Overview

Imagine yourself as an early childhood educator where you can make a difference in the lives of children and families every day. This position supports learning from experienced educators and offers the opportunity to further your knowledge by earning your Child Development Credential for free. A $1,000 signing bonus will be paid after 90 days of employment. The hourly pay is $14 per hour and includes full benefits with free childcare.

The Children’s Learning Center (CLC) is the only child care provider in southern Indiana to hold a National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA). Our services help children—from six weeks to five years old—reach their full potential, from challenging to gifted. The center offers spacious classrooms, a natural playground, and an art studio.

• Create and lead activities based on observations of the children’s interests and needs.
• Communicate daily with parents and document/share important milestones in each child’s day.
• Keep the classroom safe and clean by following procedures and guidelines.
• Attend and participate in regular child care meetings and training sessions as scheduled.
• Assist with backup coverage in other classrooms as necessary.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed accurately and on time.
• Administer medication as required.

• Customer Focus — Relates effectively with students and parents, maintains satisfaction with the services offered.
• Teamwork — Works well with others to help the team achieve goals.
• Information Monitoring/Reporting — Collects and reviews information to manage or improve processes; completes all assigned reports.
• Ethical — Maintains confidentiality and adheres to procedures and Goodwill’s values.
• Safety Awareness — Identifies risks and follows safety protocols.

• Degree and Credential in continuing education in child development, early childhood education, or related field.
• Experience in environments caring for children from birth to six years old.
• Uses varied instructional strategies and teaching devices appropriate to the class content and learners’ needs.

• Physical:
  Able to spend extended time standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and crouching; able to move and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Age:
  Minimum of 21 years for supervising infants and toddlers; minimum of 18 years for supervising older age groups.
• Accreditation Responsibilities: NECPA accreditation; pre-employment criminal background check, periodic drug screening, physicals, and annual TB tests.

• Free childcare services for your children/dependents.
• Continuing education and leadership development, including tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive health plan.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Life, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability plans.
• Parenting and sabbatical leaves.
• Preventive health and wellness program.
• Section 125 pre-tax health and dependent care accounts and premiums.
• Retirement planning with employer match.

Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana is an EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled.