Before and After Classroom Assistant
Before and After Care School Counselor
Job description
Family Development Services (FDS) is a provider of high-quality childcare and pre-kindergarten education. We are thrilled to share that over 2,500 children in Hamilton and Marion County, Indiana were able to receive services from FDS. This is not a daycare!
As a provider of Head Start programming, FDS maintains high quality standards to ensure all students are receiving the best opportunity for success. With 10 locations across the Greater Indianapolis area, FDS has many opportunities for educators and students alike.
All of our positions require employees to be passionate, caring, flexible, and motivated. These are face to face roles that require you to be in person, working with children, and communicating with parents regularly.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
This is NOT a full-time position
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15-20 hours a week
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Required) please only submit your application if you have worked in a childcare setting before
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday 7:30-9:30am and/or 3-5pm
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
- Open to high school students that are at least 16 years old and enrolled in an Early Childhood Education program through a Career Center
Work Location: In person (Must live in the Indianapolis or surrounding areas)
Before & After School Educators perform any combination of the following instructional and supervision tasks in the classroom to ensure that children are engaging in a high quality developmentally appropriate activities that support their learning and development.
Responsibilities:
- Welcome: Greet parents and children warmly.
- Communicate: Interact respectfully with everyone.
- Plan Lessons: Create age-appropriate activities.
- Supervise: Watch children closely.
- Engage: Participate in activities with children.
- Teach: Use various methods to support learning.
- Serve Meals: Help during meals and complete necessary paperwork.
- Clean: Keep the classroom safe and tidy.
- Report Incidents: Document and report any issues quickly.
- Lift: Be able to lift up to 50 pounds if needed.
- Learn: Complete assigned training.
- Assist: Do other tasks as needed.
Skills:
- Teamwork: Work well with others.
- Knowledge: Understand early childhood education.
- Service: Handle situations calmly and professionally.
- Interpersonal: Resolve conflicts and maintain confidentiality.
- Communication: Listen, respond, and write clearly.
- Diversity: Respect cultural differences.
- Ethics: Act with integrity.
- Professionalism: Treat others with respect and follow through on commitments.
- Quality: Ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Safety: Follow safety rules and report issues.
- Adaptability: Adjust to changes.
- Attendance: Be punctual and reliable.
Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma or GED; CDA preferred.
- Certifications: First Aid, CPR, Universal Precautions.
- Language: Read and understand English instructions.
- Math: Basic math skills.
- Reasoning: Solve simple problems.
- Computer: Use Microsoft Outlook and the internet.
Physical Requirements:
- Talk, hear, stand, walk, sit on the floor, use hands, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl occasionally.
- Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Specific vision abilities required.
Work Environment:
- Occasional exposure to outdoor weather.
- Moderate to loud noise levels.
Locations:
Eagledale: 5425 West 34th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46224
Hamilton County: 17645 Oakmont Drive, Noblesville, IN 46062
C.A.F.E: 8902 E 38th St, Indianapolis, IN 46226
- To ensure compliance, FDS is unable to employ individuals with any Felonies or Misdemeanors
- All applicants are required to undergo background and drug screening
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: Up to $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 25 per week
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- After school
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person