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 or Warsaw 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 are Monday through Friday either 4- 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.
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
Part Time Benefits include:
· Insurance: AFLAC
