Collaborates with classroom co-teacher, the Preschool ECE
professional develops and implements child-centered,
developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessment based upon
observations of the children's interests and individual needs.
Partners with each child's family toward their optimal growth
and development.
Works collaboratively with their co-teacher, Director, other
co-teachers, aides and families toward the betterment of the
Center.
General Responsibilities
- Plans and implements developmentally appropriate activities for
children enrolled. This includes physical needs, classroom activity
participation, goal writing, lesson plans, preparation, etc.
- Assesses children's individual needs, tracks, and records
progress through parental meetings, developmental goal-setting, and
routine assessment.
- Maintains the classroom in a safe, clean, and orderly
environment through maintaining licensing standards as set forth by
the state and supervising children during free play, naps,
learning, and outdoor time.
- Attends staff meetings and participates in ongoing professional
development.
- Supervises and evaluates classroom assistants and aids. This
includes observing and documenting job performance and potential
disciplinary and performance issues.
- Performs other duties as assigned by childcare leaders.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required
- Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Preferred
- 1 year of formal experience with preschool-aged children.
- 1 year formal experience with infant and toddler aged
children.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Preferred
- Indiana teaching license upon date of hire.
SKILLS
Required
- 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.
- Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
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.
Additional Information
Additional benefits include:
- Classroom budgets for materials and equipment.
- Paid breaks and planning time included in the 8-hour work
day.
- Being a team member of a program that is known nationally and
internationally for its Continuity of Care practices.
Work Location
Indiana University Bloomington
This is an in-person position.
Advertised Salary
35,000.00 - $36,500.00 on an annualized basis based upon with
education and experience.
Work Hours
Standard hours are Monday - Friday, 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM.
Management reserves the right to change work hours.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide
array of benefits including:
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
- Health savings account with generous IU contributions
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Basic group life insurance paid by IU
- Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical
illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment
insurance
- Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to
vesting
- Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU
courses
- 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
- Generous paid time off plans
- Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer
events
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the
IU
Benefit Programs Brochure .
Job Classification
Career Level: Core
FLSA: Exempt
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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ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring.
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