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Substitute Early Childhood Educator

Wheeler Mission Ministries • Temp • Indianapolis, Indiana • 1w ago

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Center for Women and Children - Indianapolis, IN

Temporary

None

$14.00

None

Day

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

PositionDescription

Wheeler Mission Ministries is a privately funded 501 (c) 3 non-profit, evangelical Christian ministry whose designated purpose is religious. We are a Christ-centered ministry which is dedicated to sharing the Gospel and helping the homeless and impoverished. Wheeler Mission Ministries considers every position one of ministry and a vital and valued part of our team. Therefore, it is essential that all employees of Wheeler Mission ministries have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and subscribe to our Mission, Vision, Statement of Faith, Core Values, andQualifications for Employment upon hire and continuously while employed. Employees are encouraged and expected to share the Gospel as opportunities arise.


Job Title: Sub Early Childhood Educator	Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Program Manager Compass Kids	Full or Part-time: Temp
Completion Date: November 2023	Team: Center for Women and Children (CWC)
Position Summary:
The Early Childhood Educator will be responsible for co-teaching in a therapeutic classroom environment in the Compass Kids Program at the Center for Women and Children. This individual will support children in the infant, walker, toddler and/or preschool age groups and play a crucial role in providing a nurturing and supportive environment for them.

Qualifications

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Brief description of duties in order of priority

Key Area: Teaching and Support

Co-teach in a therapeutic classroom environment within the Compass Kids Program at the Center for Women and Children.
Implement developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, and Christ-centered approaches.
Use evidence-based curriculum and sensory tools in educational activities.
Communicate effectively and clearly with children, parents, coworkers, and volunteers.

Key Area:Program Support

Ensure the program meets the needs of the children in a Christ-centered, strengths-focused, and trauma-informed manner.
Teach basics of early childhood education in line with the best practice standards through utilization of sensory tools.
Provide daily communication to parents as well as Compass Kids staff outlining daily events.
Adherence to all policies and procedures of Wheeler Mission, Center for Women and Children, and Indiana Code.
Participate in staff meetings and meetings with Compass Kids Program Managers as requested.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

This position will not have direct reports.

Competencies Required
Unique for this job	Unique for this job	For managers of people
Dependability
Effective Communication Skills
Flexibility and Adaptability
Child-Centered Approach
Collaboration

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

Must have 1+ years of experience working with young children.
Must have a high school diploma, or equivalent.
Must have or obtain a Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification during employment
Experience working within a school or family recovery setting (preferred)
Working knowledge of children who have been impacted by trauma, poverty and/or homelessness (preferred)

Technical/Software Knowledge:

Above average knowledge in Microsoft Outlook
Ability to learn HRIS software (Paycom) as well as other software necessary

Mission Alignment:

Belief in the inerrancy of the Holy Bible
Alignment with WM values
Adherence to WM Employee Policies

Physical Requirements:

The Early Childhood Educator must be able to carry out the required job duties in a fast-paced Christ Centered environment that is grace-based, and strengths focused.

To perform the essential job functions of this position, a candidate must be able to:

Lift a 10–30-pound child, using all safety precautions
Stand, sit, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and play with infants, toddlers, or young children for long periods of time.
Conduct activities both indoors and outdoors, weather permitting.

Other Requirements for Employment

Availability to work 40 hours per week: Monday through Friday, with shift times varying between 7am to 6pm.
Occasional travel may be required for field trips.
Confidentiality Policy
Statement of Faith
Adherence to Wheeler Mission’s Code of Conduct and Core Values
Background check, fingerprints, physical, and TB test will be required for this position.
All employees must sign and adhere to WM Drugs and Alcohol policy and remain free from addiction to drugs or alcohol. Candidates must submit to and pass a drug and/or alcohol test. This drug and/or alcohol testing may occur any time after the applicant receives a conditional offer of employment.

Disclaimer: Although WMM has attempted to accurately and thoroughly describe this position, WMM reserves the right to change the same, including to change, add to or subtract from the duties outlined, within the sole discretion of WMM, at any time, with or without advance notice. This position description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This position description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “at-will.” The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities.