IU Early Childhood Education Services (ECES) provides year-round, high-quality care and education at nationally accredited centers for children ages birth through 5 years. Our commitment to high-quality is demonstrated by providing child-centered, active learning environments based on research supported best practices, through degreed teachers, strong campus support, and adherence to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). In addition to the service component, the IU Bloomington (IUB) ECES Centers meet the academic mission of Indiana University by providing sites for student training and by serving as research sites for faculty and students. Finally, the early childhood centers at IUB serve as model high quality, early education programs for the Bloomington community and the state of Indiana.

See a short video about Campus Children's Care Center.

Job Summary

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Provides excellent care and appropriately challenging experiences for children ages 0-3 years.
• 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

Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

Contact Us

Request Support
Telephone: 812-856-1234

IU Early Childhood Education Services (ECES) provides year-round, high-quality care and education at nationally accredited centers for children ages birth through 5 years. Our commitment to high-quality is demonstrated by providing child-centered, active learning environments based on research supported best practices, through degreed teachers, strong campus support, and adherence to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). In addition to the service component, the IU Bloomington (IUB) ECES Centers meet the academic mission of Indiana University by providing sites for student training and by serving as research sites for faculty and students. Finally, the early childhood centers at IUB serve as model high quality, early education programs for the Bloomington community and the state of Indiana.

See a short video about Campus Children's Care Center.

Job Summary

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Provides excellent care and appropriately challenging experiences for children ages 0-3 years.
• 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

Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

Contact Us

Request Support
Telephone: 812-856-1234