Infant Toddler Assistant (Childcare Assistant), Campus View Child Care Center

CAMPUS CHILD CARE SUPPORT (BL-CCCS-IUBLA)

Indiana University Early Childhood Education Services Committed to creating high-quality experiences for children, families, and our employees.

IU Early Childhood Education Services (ECES) provides year-round, high-quality care and education at nationally accredited centers for children ages birth through 5 years. Our commitment to high-quality is demonstrated by providing child-centered, active learning environments based on research supported best practices, through degreed teachers, strong campus support, and adherence to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). In addition to the service component, the IUB ECES Centers meet the academic mission of Indiana University by providing sites for student training and by serving as research sites for faculty and students. Finally, the early childhood centers at IUB serve as model high quality, early education programs for the Bloomington community and the state of Indiana.

• Supports children's growth and development in the 5 domains (social/emotional, cognitive, physical, self-care, and communication/ literacy) utilizing a variety of methods that are research-based and reflect the center's philosophy. Shares observations about individual children's needs, interests, and concerns with Co-Teachers. Uses information about individual children's needs, interests, and concerns gained through observation to help plan and implement curriculum and assessment.
• Understands, accepts, and embraces social, cultural, and economic backgrounds of children, families, and co-workers, ensuring that the program provides for individual differences.
• Works cooperatively and equitably with classroom co-teacher to assist in providing engaging, comfortable, child- centered classroom. Is familiar with and follows state licensing regulations and national accreditation standards.
• Fills out and files written reports and forms in a timely fashion and notifies supervisor regarding any accidents or unusual incidents throughout the day. Handles disagreements and conflicts with other center staff in a direct, but professional and respectful manner. Promotes center philosophy and educational objectives. Supports and follows the center's code of ethical conduct.
• Assists in training for hourly aides.
• Communicates respectfully and appropriately about challenges a child may have experienced in a day. In collaboration with co-teacher, communicates with families about classroom activities and child's progress on a regular basis.
• Attends and participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings. Pursues professional development through conferences, classes, workshops, and reading.

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

SKILLS

Required

• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong communication skills. Effective interpersonal skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates ability to maintain confidential information

This role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. This role frequently requires the ability to handle equipment. This role frequently requires the ability to remain stationary and ascend/descend ladders/stairs. This role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 40 pounds. The role requires the ability to detect items in close proximity as well as far away; discern between colors, detect objects in peripheral space of self, discern items in detail, and to have good depth perception. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Salary plan and grade: PAA1CD  Non-Exempt.

This is an CWA union covered position.

Bloomington, Indiana

10:00 AM-5:30 PM or 7:30 AM-3:00 PM, Monday -Friday

Will work 35 hours (.875 FTE) per week

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure .

Career Level: Foundational

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Educational Resources & Tech

Job Family: Childcare Services

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .

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