Part-Time Teacher's Aide, Campus View Child Care Center

Department

CAMPUS CHILD CARE SUPPORT (BL-CCCS-IUBLA)

Department Information

Indiana University (IU) Early Childhood Education Services (ECES) is committed to creating high-quality experiences for children, families, and our employees.

IU Early Childhood Education Services 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).

Our relationship-based philosophy is focused on a team approach with the goal of providing excellent care for children. In each of our 4 classrooms, a fast-paced environment designed for the success of the children is facilitated by all. In addition to the service component, the IU Bloomington (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.

This position is located at the Campus View Child Care Center; you can view a short video about the center here.

Job Summary

• Serves as a strong supportive role on a team.
• Observes and supervises children and their activities visually.
• Ensures the general safety and well-being of all children.
• Communicates openly and respectfully with children, parents, and staff.
• Helps support children as they work to develop physical and communication skills.
• Maintains work area along with all staff members who share in the housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Works very closely with a team of lead teachers and receives coaching/mentoring on a consistent basis.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

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

Preferred

• Coursework in child development.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• Experience working with infants and toddlers.

SKILLS

Required

• Ability to effectively communicate and exchange information.
• Dependable and punctual.
• Ability to relate well to young children and is sensitive to children's needs.

Working Conditions / Demands

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.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$12.25 per hour

Work Hours

29 hours per week maximum

Benefits Overview

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

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee

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Posting Disclaimer

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 opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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