Child Care Assistant - West Lafayette

Positions are available at our Day Early Learning at Patty Jischke center.

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

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.

What do I need?

• A passion for early childhood education
• Be adaptable and flexible to meet the needs of the children and center
• Be able to build and nurture relationships with children and adults
• High School diploma (or equivalent) required
• Childcare experience working with young children preferred

We can teach you the rest!