What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Care Assistant ($15-17/hr) position at Early Learning Indiana?
GROW YOUR CAREER WITH US!
At Early Learning Indiana we are on a mission to ensure that children are empowered
with the essential skills to thrive in kindergarten and beyond
Positions are available at our two West Lafayette centers.
Our Assistant Teachers/Child Care Assistants (internally known as Classroom Support Professionals) support our mission by collaborating with teachers in implementing lessons designed to stimulate developmental growth and fostering a welcoming environment so children can thrive.
What will I do?
- Encourage children by preparing and managing an engaging environment that fosters their independence and self-selection of learning activities.
- Work cooperatively with the teachers to implement our play based curriculum.
- 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 team members.
- Develop trusted relationships with families by communicating on a regular and ongoing basis to relay information about each child's day.
- Support the teacher in noticing and documenting child development observations.
- Ensure all state licensing rules and regulations are adhered to, including those for NAEYC accreditation, Paths to QUALITY™, CACFP and Indiana child care center licensing.
Salary : $15 - $17