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Position Summary
Early Childhood Alliance (ECA) is a non-profit organization with a mission to build better futures for young children by promoting and providing excellence in early childhood care and education. Children under our care range from 6 weeks to pre-school age.
Under the supervision of the Center Director, a Support Teacher assists with the developmental care for children by assisting each child to develop a positive self-concept and reach their full potential.
Employee’s work is performed in an early childhood classroom within a child center setting in the Fort Wayne area. Support Teachers can be P/T or F/T. Role will cover breaks or float to various classrooms and/or building locations. Scheduled shifts for P/T or F/T are Monday through Friday either 4-hour or 8-hour shifts.
Essential Functions
Provides a safe and secure environment in which children can be curious, active, and encouraged toward self-discipline, self-motivation and self-actualization.
- Develops a warm, caring relationship with each child and parent in his or her group that is based on mutual respect and serves as a model to the child for his/her relationship with others.
- Guides the child’s behavior in positive ways that support total growth, development and promotes self-esteem.
- Interacts frequently with children; showing interest, respect, and is responsive and available in meeting their needs.
- Implements the lesson plans created by the Primary Teacher. Contributes to the daily operations of the classroom.
- Develops cooperative working relationships and supports other staff members in achieving center goals.
- Provides for the daily physical needs of the children and charts care as needed.
- Uses materials and equipment responsibly, and maintains a clean, safe environment.
- Follows all licensing regulations, policies, and procedures of the agency.
Minimum Requirements
- 18 years of age or older and a minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent; Ability to lift 45 lbs., bend, stoop, stretch, squat, push and pull, sit, and walk at a child’s eye level.
- Effectively communicate with children of all ages, customers, and co-workers.
- General knowledge of child development and the support and guidance necessary to fulfill each child’s developmental needs
Preferred Requirements
- 21 years of age or older to work in the infant to toddler classrooms.
- Course work or training in early childhood education.
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree in early childhood or a related field
- Knowledge of High Scope Curriculum.
- Ability to use technology for record keeping, anecdotal, planning and communication
Additional Information
Employment requirements include:
Fingerprinting, drug test, TB test, physicals, Child Protective Index, and applicable copies of certifications and/or degrees.
Full Time Benefits include:
- Time Off: PTO, 11.5 paid holidays, Bereavement
- Insurance: Health, Dental, and Vision, FSA, AFLAC
- Retirement: 403B and percent match after one year Insurance: AFLAC
Part Time Benefits include:
- Insurance: AFLAC
Locations
Beacon Learning Center, 2125 Beacon St, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Downtown Learning Center, 516 E. Wayne St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802
IMD Learning Program, 328 N. Park Ave, Warsaw, IN 46580
