Early Childhood Teacher Assistant 24-25
Position located near IUPUI Campus! (position is part of the Community Work-study program at IUPUI)
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Since 1875, Concord Neighborhood Center has been serving children and families on the near-Southside of Indianapolis. The Center is looking for compassionate and engaging part-time people to be a part of 149-year history and to directly shape a dynamic future by working with children in the children and youth programs.
Reports to Director of Early Childhood Education
Pay Rate: 13.00
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist Preschool Teacher in daily activities for children, ages three through five years, including learning shapes, colors, numbers, music, arts and crafts, etc.
• Assist in preparing the child socially and educationally for a successful transition into kindergarten.
• Ensure an environment where the children will develop and experience positive interaction with others and their environment.
• Practice and provide guidance to children in proper health and hygiene.
• Interact positively with staff and parents/guardians.
• Participate in continuing education/training
Learning Outcomes:
• Communicator-evaluates information, listens actively, builds relationships, conveys ideas effectively.
• Problem Solver-thinks critically, collaborates, analyzes, synthesizes, evaluates, and perseveres.
Job Requirements:
• Interested in working with small children.
• Interested in developing personal leadership skills.
• Able to communicate effectively with children, parents, other external professionals, childcare staff and all agency personnel.
• Be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma.
• Prefer two years of work experience.
• Complete drug testing, criminal history check and obtain CPR and First Aid certification.
Availability 2pm-6pm Monday thru Friday, approximately 15-20 per week
Pay Rate: Range $13.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Develop a good working relationship with agency staff
• Freedom to learn and build early learning experience
• Opportunities for career mentorship and advancement
Interested applicants should contact Lynn Rogers, Director of Children and Youth Services at lrogers@concordindy.org or Cill Flanary, Deputy Director at cflanary@concordindy.org
Concord Neighborhood Center/1310 S. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46225/317.637.4376/concordindy.org