Early Childhood Educator - Preschool Teacher

Wheeler Mission Ministries•Indianapolis, IN

1d•$13 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

The Early Childhood Educator will be responsible for co-teaching in a therapeutic classroom environment in the Compass Kids Program at the Center for Women and Children. This individual will support children in the infant, walker, toddler and/or preschool age groups and play a crucial role in providing a nurturing and supportive environment for them. The role involves implementing developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, and Christ-centered approaches, using evidence-based curriculum and sensory tools. Effective communication with children, parents, coworkers, and volunteers is essential. The program aims to meet the needs of children in a Christ-centered, strengths-focused, and trauma-informed manner, adhering to best practice standards. Daily communication with parents and staff is required, along with adherence to all policies and procedures of Wheeler Mission, Center for Women and Children, and Indiana Code. Participation in staff meetings and meetings with Program Managers is also expected.

Requirements

Must have 1+ years of experience working with young children.
Must have a high school diploma, or equivalent.
Must have or obtain a Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification during employment.
Above average knowledge in Microsoft Outlook.
Ability to learn HRIS software (Paycom) as well as other software necessary.
Belief in the inerrancy of the Holy Bible.
Adherence to WM Employee Policies.
Alignment with WM Core Values: Christ-Centered Purpose, Faithful Stewardship, Excellence, Grace and Truth.
Lift a 10–30-pound child, using all safety precautions.
Stand, sit, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and play with infants, toddlers, or young children for long periods of time.
Conduct activities both indoors and outdoors, weather permitting.
Availability to work 40 hours per week: Monday through Friday, with shift times varying between 7am to 6pm.
Confidentiality Policy.
Statement of Faith.
Adherence to Wheeler Mission’s Code of Conduct and Core Values.
Background check, fingerprints, physical, and TB test will be required for this position.
All employees must sign and adhere to WM Drugs and Alcohol policy and remain free from addiction to drugs or alcohol.
Candidates must submit to and pass a drug and/or alcohol test.
Must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and subscribe to the Mission, Vision, Statement of Faith, Core Values, and Qualifications for Employment upon hire and continuously while employed.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within a school or family recovery setting.
Working knowledge of children who have been impacted by trauma, poverty and/or homelessness.

Responsibilities

Co-teach in a therapeutic classroom environment within the Compass Kids Program at the Center for Women and Children.
Implement developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, and Christ-centered approaches.
Use evidence-based curriculum and sensory tools in educational activities.
Communicate effectively and clearly with children, parents, coworkers, and volunteers.
Ensure the program meets the needs of the children in a Christ-centered, strengths-focused, and trauma-informed manner.
Teach basics of early childhood education in line with the best practice standards through utilization of sensory tools.
Provide daily communication to parents as well as Compass Kids staff outlining daily events.
Adherence to all policies and procedures of Wheeler Mission, Center for Women and Children, and Indiana Code.
Participate in staff meetings and meetings with Compass Kids Program Managers as requested.