Child Care Teacher - (Make a difference in the lives of children)

Bright Start Child Care Ministry is more than just a job! This is your opportunity to impact the lives of the children in our community with a rewarding career path in Early Childhood.

We are not your average childcare. At Bright Start our employees enjoy a positive work environment, the understanding your family comes first, paid vacations, paid personal days, paid training, a consistent work schedule, hour Lunch Breaks, a relaxed dress code so you can be comfortable while working with the kids, all art and craft supplies provided, no more spending your hard earned money on supplies, curriculum planning time, support staff, opportunities for advancement, quality trainings not just about childcare related topics but also about self-reflection, we understand the unique importance and value of each employee.

Our Employees are the heart of Bright Start. Their dedication and focus on caring for and educating the children in their care play a vital part in what makes Bright Start such a great place.

We are looking for our next great teacher! If you have a love for children this could be the job for you.

Please Note: This job is not just "watching children". This job requires all teachers to be actively engaged with the child at all times. Teachers are expected to provide developmental and educational activities as well as work on social/emotional skills daily with the children.

An Early Childhood Teacher must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have a high school degree or equivalent education
• Submit to various background checks including those completed through the Department of Child Services and the Indiana State Police Department
• Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a group of children in a classroom
• Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences
• Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations
• Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children up to 70lbs
• Be available for full-time employment and available to work as early as 6:00 am and as late as 6:00 pm
• Have dependable transportation

REQUIRED EXPECTATIONS

• Ensure the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social, and physical needs as well as their educational needs
• Utilize developmentally appropriate practice and best practice methods
• Be able to engage comfortably with the children
• Be warm and nurturing with children
• Be a positive role model for all caregiving staff and children
• Be able to positively work together with a co-teacher and share responsibilities
• Be customer service orientated and professional at all times
• Provide excellent customer service to all children and families
• Be able to follow all the rules and regulations set in place by the child care and the state of Indiana

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Including, but not limited to, the following:

• Be a primary caregiver for the children in the classroom
• Assist children with activities of daily life (feeding, diapering, hand washing)
• Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe at all times
• Engage children in activities and play that stimulates their development
• Speak to parents daily about their child(ren)
• Creating and maintaining an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for all children
• Establish a professional level of rapport with each family to provide quality care and friendly service
• Plan daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for young children
• Attend and engage in occasional parent participation events
• Be responsible for entering each child’s daily activities into an app
• Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of Bright Start Child Care Ministry, Inc. at all times

Please keep in mind that the above job description is meant to be a guideline and does not detail all of a Teacher's job responsibilities. All duties of the Teacher position will be covered in orientation and during the “hands-on” portion of the training.

Job Type: Full-time

Starting Pay: $14.00 to $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: One location

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person