ECE Ones/Toddler Teacher

Jewish Community Center Association of Indianapolis Inc • Indianapolis, IN

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Toddler Teacher, working with children ages 12 through 24 months, will collaborate with the toddler teaching team to create a safe and loving environment. With warmth, patience and understanding, the Toddler Teacher will foster social and emotional development through play experiences during group and individual learning.

Requirements

• High School diploma required
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must be CPR & First Aid Certified

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Related Field with at least 6 college credits in Early Childhood Education preferred
• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education
• Child Development Associate (CDA)

Responsibilities

• Be responsive to each child’s individual needs and develop supportive relationships with families.
• Develop an emergent learning environment implementing The Creative Curriculum, Early Learning Foundations, and Sheva Center Framework.
• Plan and maintain a consistent routine and classroom management using a supportive, positive redirection approach.
• Maintain accurate daily records and document children’s developmental progress and interest using Remini communication platform.
• Provide care and active supervision to children and demonstrate an elevated level of responsiveness to needs as they arise maintaining a physically and emotionally safe environment for learning.
• Embrace and model the JCC Internal Service Standards of Respect, Gratitude, Communication, The Golden Rule, and Ownership/Accountability

Benefits

• PTO (including paid national & Jewish holidays, vacation and personal/sick time)
• Health & wellness benefits
• 401(k) matching contributions
• JCC paid life and long- and short-term disability insurance
• JCC membership & discounts on programs and services
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED