Childcare Attendant (full-time)- Excel Center Southeast $1,000 SIGNING BONUS

Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

2d•$15 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

This is on the southeast side of Indianapolis, pays $15-$17/hr. including full benefits (below). A $1,000 signing bonus will be issued after 90 days of employment. The shift needed would be from 10 AM to 6 PM M-F. The Young Learners Childcare Center (YLCC) is designed to provide free, temporary, short-term childcare for the students of the Excel Center until regular childcare is located. The YLCC is available when students are studying on-site or are in class, and will serve children up to age 12. The Young Learners Childcare Attendant assists in ensuring the safe and caring management of all the students entrusted to the center. The Attendant monitors students in the center, serves snacks, and facilitates learning opportunities for the students while in their care. The Attendant assists in keeping parents informed of policies and procedures at the center. Example Duties and Activities Facilitates hands-on interactive learning experiences working with students directly. Assists in the registration process of students. Updates and ensures accuracy of student files. Maintains regular communication with parents regarding services, enrollment, scheduling or routine changes, special events for the students. Aids in achieving short- and long-term goals for the center. Contributes ideas for the development and facilitates the execution of the curriculum and program activities. Participates in regular team meetings. Perform all other duties as needed assigned by office management and/or school leadership. Required Competencies Communication Skills - Articulates thoughts and expresses ideas effectively using oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills to comprehend customers' needs. Delivers information in person, in writing, and in a digital world. Customer Focus - Has the ability to see, comprehend and relate with students and parents in an impartial, unbiased yet effective and balanced manner; builds and maintains customer satisfaction with the services offered by the organization; provides excellent service to internal and external customers. Adaptability - Maintains effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusts effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures. Teamwork - Works well with others and makes valued contributions to the outputs of others in order to assist the team or project to achieve the required outputs. Conflict Resolution - Anticipates, diffuses, and resolves disagreements, confrontations, tensions, and complaints in a practical and constructive manner in order to achieve results. Technical Knowledge – Has working knowledge of G Suite and MS Office.

Requirements

Communication Skills - Articulates thoughts and expresses ideas effectively using oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills to comprehend customers' needs. Delivers information in person, in writing, and in a digital world.
Customer Focus - Has the ability to see, comprehend and relate with students and parents in an impartial, unbiased yet effective and balanced manner; builds and maintains customer satisfaction with the services offered by the organization; provides excellent service to internal and external customers.
Adaptability - Maintains effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusts effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
Teamwork - Works well with others and makes valued contributions to the outputs of others in order to assist the team or project to achieve the required outputs.
Conflict Resolution - Anticipates, diffuses, and resolves disagreements, confrontations, tensions, and complaints in a practical and constructive manner in order to achieve results.
Technical Knowledge – Has working knowledge of G Suite and MS Office.
Minimum of 18 years of age
Background Screening - The YLCC cares for some of our most vulnerable populations, children. As a result, all candidates must pass a pre-employment background check.
Hard to Very Hard Physical Work - Is able to spend time in excess of 8 hours sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. Has the ability to move and lift up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Continuing education in child development, early childhood education, or related field.
Child/infant CPR certified or willing to obtain.
Has worked in a childcare setting.
Safety Awareness - Recognizes the risks in activities, applies the right measures to control and manage those risks, and ensures all safety protocols are followed.

Responsibilities

Facilitates hands-on interactive learning experiences working with students directly.
Assists in the registration process of students.
Updates and ensures accuracy of student files.
Maintains regular communication with parents regarding services, enrollment, scheduling or routine changes, special events for the students.
Aids in achieving short- and long-term goals for the center.
Contributes ideas for the development and facilitates the execution of the curriculum and program activities.
Participates in regular team meetings.
Perform all other duties as needed assigned by office management and/or school leadership.

Benefits

Continuing education and leadership development
Comprehensive health plan
Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
Pay continuance during school break periods (spring, summer and fall)
Life, dental and vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability plans
Nationally recognized preventive health and wellness program
Section 125 pre-tax health spending account, dependent care spending account and premiums
Retirement plan with generous company % match
Discount programs including 20% discount off Goodwill retail stores immediately upon hire
Daily pay options available