ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the implementation of developmentally-appropriate individual and group lessons to stimulate growth in language, literacy, mathematical, cognitive, physical, and social skills.
• Assist in preparing and managing an engaging environment that encourages children’s independence and self-selection of learning activities.
• Establish warm and responsive relationships that allow each child to feel recognized, acknowledged and secure.
• Maintain a healthy, safe and clean environment for children and colleagues. Example of responsibilities include but are not limited to: diaper changing, safe sleep supervision, potty-training, bottle feeding, plating meals, cleaning environment and children after meals, picking up and re-organizing toys, etc.
• Adhere to all regulatory standards, rules and requirements, including those for NAEYC accreditation, Paths to QUALITY™, CACFP and Indiana child care center licensing.
• Communicate with families on a regular and ongoing basis to relay information regarding each child’s day and information from the teacher and/or program.
• Support the Teacher in noticing and documenting child developmental observations.
• Other duties as assigned to advance the mission of Early Learning Indiana.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

An individual must have the following education and/or experience.

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required
• Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred
  • If assigned to an Early Head Start classroom a CDA (or higher equivalent education) must be obtained within 1 year of employment
• Experience in an early childhood setting working directly with young children is preferred

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

The successful team member will demonstrate individual competency in the following areas:

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and be detail-oriented
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to take initiative and work proactively
• Ability to work independently, resourcefully seek answers, and remove obstacles
• Customer service orientation
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Ability to build and nurture relationships