Daycare Lead Infant Teacher

Little Duckling Early Learning Christian Academy

Daycare Lead Infant Teacher

Indianapolis, IN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Company parties

    Free food & snacks

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Wellness resources

    401(k)

    Benefits/Perks

    Professional Development & Room for growth within the company

    Paid background check, CPR, First-Aid, Universal Precautions

    Teacher Appreciation & Recognition: Surprise Gifts/Snacks

    Health Insurance including vision & dental

    Bonuses

    401K

    Annual Mental Health Retreat

    Employee Childcare Discount

    Payscale: $16hr to $20hr

    About Us Little Duckling has been a staple of its community for over 30 years specializing in infant and toddler care. We use our Four Core Values: Love, Community, Social-Emotional, and Distinction to create the best environment for the best Childcare Rock Stars and Baby Stars out there.

    Why Work For Us?

    Do you prioritize qualities like excitement, cooperation, support, and encouragement at work? At Little Duckling, we do our best to ensure you feel valued and acknowledged. Where you can grow to be the best version of yourself. From building relationships with young children, families, and peers; to working in an environment where your special gifts and talents are celebrated and appreciated. Our Team is here to ensure we all win.

    Exceptional Management & Leadership You’ll Love

    Huge benefits to working for a top tier management and leadership team are: You learn things to help grow your career. You experience good work-life balance with the support of a solid team. You work in a warm and friendly atmosphere daily. Our leadership team understands how challenging and rewarding being a caregiver is. We are with you every step of the way.

    Skyrocket Your Career

    Take advantage of opportunities for paid training, professional development, growth, and career advancement. Get the help you need to advance in the way you deserve.

    Responsibilities:

    Employ a variety of educational techniques (singing, storytelling, educational play, media, etc.) to teach infants and young toddlers. Have FUN!

    Observe and interact with infants and young toddlers to help create a safe and nurturing environment. Have Fun!

    Ensure the health and safety of infants and young toddlers which includes feeding, diapering, and utilizing safe sleep practices. Have Fun!

    Guide infants and young toddlers in their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers, or colors, do crafts, etc.) Have Fun!

    Organize feeding hours and supervise children to ensure they are always safe.

    Track children’s progress and report to Administration

    Communicate with parents regularly to understand infant background and psyche to assist with meeting developmental goals.

    Collaborate with other educators.

    Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards.

    Other duties as assigned

    Qualifications:

    Must be 18 years of age and have a High School Diploma or GED.

    2-3 years experience working in a licensed childcare facility preferred.

    CDA, degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education.

    Join a team that feels like family and enjoys flexible hours and an incredible work-life balance before it’s too late!

    Each center is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the center, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of each center. All inquiries about employment at these schools should be made directly to the center location, and not to Grow Your Center Corporate.