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Early Childhood Educator

East 10th Children and Youth Center, Inc.
Indianapolis, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/23/2027

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Job description:

East 10th Children & Youth Center is now hiring a Full-Time Early Childhood Educator to work in our NAEYC Accredited Center! We are an Early Head Start Child Care Partner and a Level 4 Paths to Quality Provider on the Near Eastside of Indianapolis seeking passionate and energetic educators with strong communication skills to join our team.

Applicants will be responsible for providing developmentally appropriate learning experiences for the children and planning creative and engaging activities that promote the development of the whole child. Applicant will be responsible for providing a nurturing, clean and organized classroom environment. Experience with Creative Curriculum and Conscious Discipline are helpful.

Qualifications: Applicants must have a minimum of a CDA or an Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education. Classroom experience preferred. Applicant must have strong written and oral communication skills. Strong relationship building skills with both parents and children required.

Wage is dependent on education level and experience. Please send your resume and three professional references to Emily Nauth, Center Director.

Responsibilities and Duties

Position Summary:

The Early Childhood Teacher is responsible for ensuring the health and safety of children and assisting with the academic, physical, and social-emotional development of all children in their care, which may include infant, toddler and/or preschool-aged children in a teamwork-based setting. The Early Childhood Teacher is responsible for assuring compliance with codes of all state and local governing agencies, as well as Paths to Quality, NAEYC, Early Head Start, and all East Tenth UMCYC policies and procedures.

Education:

High School Diploma required. CDA, Associate's or Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Experience:

  • Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Child Development Associate Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Indianapolis, IN 46201 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Experience:

  • Early childhood education: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $20

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