Early Childhood Educator - Preschool Teacher

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Center for Women and Children - Indianapolis, IN 46201Position Type: Full-time (Hourly)Education Level: High School Diploma or GEDSalary Range: $12.88 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesPosition Description

 

Wheeler Mission Ministries is a privately funded 501(c)3 non-profit, evangelical Christian ministry whose designated purpose is religious.  We are a Christ-centered ministry which is dedicated to sharing the Gospel and helping those experiencing homelessness and those in need.  Wheeler Mission Ministries considers every position one of ministry and a vital and valued part of our team. Therefore, it is essential that all employees of Wheeler Mission Ministries have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and subscribe to our Mission, Vision, Statement of Faith, Core Values, and Qualifications for Employment upon hire and continuously while employed.  Employees are encouraged and expected to share the Gospel as opportunities arise.





 




Job Title: Early Childhood Educator


Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt 




Reports to: Program Manager Compass Kids


Full or Part-time: Full-time  




Team:  Center for Women and Children (CWC)


 




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.




Qualifications



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.

 





 

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.