Lead Teacher (Childcare Assistant), Center for Young Children
Company: Indiana University
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: April 17, 2024
Job Description:
DepartmentCHILD CARE CENTER (IN-CHCR-IUINA) Department
InformationIUPUI 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 IUPUI.For information about the Childcare Center, please
visit: IUPUI Childcare CenterJob SummaryThe Lead Teacher is
responsible for the daily management of the children (ages 6 weeks
- 5 years) and activities in their classroom in accordance with
state licensing, Paths to Quality (or NAEYC), and the Center's
policies, practices, and procedures. This position will plan and
implement developmentally appropriate activities by developing a
curriculum that includes specific learning activities for children
enrolled.Department-Specific Responsibilities
- Creates goals and ensures the weekly lesson plans cover all the
content areas appropriate for the age level of the children under
their charge.
- Prepares and gathers materials needed for each class, assists
the children with their physical needs, and participate and in
classroom activities.
- Incorporates awareness and acceptance of cultural differences
in classroom activities for all children enrolled.
- Supervises and evaluates Assistant Teachers and Classroom
Assistants in their room to observe and document job
performances.
- Consults with Director or Assistant Direct, if any issues
arise.
- Ensures a safe, clean, and orderly environment in the classroom
by adhering to licensing standards as set forth by the state.
- Actively supervises children during free play, naps, and
outdoor time.
- Maintains current knowledge of state licensing
regulations.
- Assesses children's individual needs and goal development
through biannual parental meetings, records, developmental goals,
and routine assessments.
- Attends staff meetings and annually completes the professional
development hours required by the state.
- Performs other duties as assigned by childcare leaders.General
Responsibilities
- 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. 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.QualificationsCombinations 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.EDUCATIONRequired
- High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED) with a
Child Development Associate (CDA) certification OR
- Associate's degree in early childhood development, elementary
education, or related fieldPreferred
- Bachelor's degree in early childhood development, elementary
education, or related fieldWORK EXPERIENCEPreferred
- Experience in a licensed childcare facilitySKILLSRequired
- Proficient communication skills
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism
- Demonstrates 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 dependableWorking Conditions / DemandsThis
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. This
role requires obtaining or putting away objects up to 6 feet high.
This role requires working outside from 25 degrees to 90 degrees
for up to 1 hour. The person in this role must be able to perform
the essential functions with or without an accommodation.Work
LocationIUPUIIndianapolis, IndianaAdvertised Salary$41,200 per
yearBenefits OverviewFor 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 ClassificationCareer
Level: IntermediateFLSA: NonexemptJob Function: Educational
Resources & TechJob Family: Childcare Services Click here to learn
more about Indiana University's Job Framework.Posting
DisclaimerThis 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
OpportunityIndiana University is an equal employment and
affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits
discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic
information, marital status, national origin, disability status or
protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate
on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities,
including employment and admission, as required by Title IX.
Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the
U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the
university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of
Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.Campus
Safety and SecurityThe 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 iups@iu.edu
or by visiting IUPD.Contact UsRequest SupportTelephone:
812-856-1234
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