Early Childhood Educator - Preschool Teacher

Description

Are you a teacher that loves working with children, and desires to work in a fun and professional environment? Do you have a heart for working with children and want to gain hands-on teaching experience in a supportive, faith-based classroom environment? If so, we’d love for you to join our team!

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| Position Summary: | |

| 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. | |

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| Job Title: Early Childhood Educator – Preschool Teacher | Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt |

| Reports to: Program Manager Compass Kids | Full or Part-time: Full-time |

| Team: Center for Women and Children (CWC) | |

Qualifications

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• | Key Duties and Responsibilities Brief description of duties in order of priority | |

Key Area: Teaching and Support

• 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.

Key Area:Program Support

• 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.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• This position will not have direct reports.
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• | Competencies Required | | |
• | Unique for this job | Unique for this job | For managers of people |
• | Dependability | | |
• | Effective Communication Skills | | |
• | Flexibility and Adaptability | | |
• | Child-Centered Approach | | |
• | Collaboration | | |

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

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

Technical/Software Knowledge

• Above average knowledge in Microsoft Outlook
• Ability to learn HRIS software (Paycom) as well as other software necessary

Mission Alignment

• 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

Physical Requirements

The Early Childhood Educator must be able to carry out the required job duties in a fast-paced Christ Centered environment that is grace-based, and strengths focused.

To perform the essential job functions of this position, a candidate must be able to

• 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.

Other Requirements for Employment

• Availability to work 40 hours per week: Monday through Friday, with shift times varying between 7am to 6pm.
• Occasional travel may be required for field trips.
• 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. This drug and/or