Join our team
Childcare Resources has available positions for dedicated, responsible and caring individuals who have a passion for working with young children. We offer competitive salary and benefits, as well as the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art school with skilled and professional colleagues.
What does it take to join our team?
A desire to teach through inspiration and exploration.
Every child learns differently and it's your role to create the spark!
A commitment to implement a thoughtful and well-planned curriculum.
As a NAEYC-accredited school, our curriculum addresses all aspects of child development.
An understanding that your role as a caretaker and an educator can make a life-long difference for a child.
The nurturing and education children receive in their first five years shapes the rest of their lives.
A willingness to partner with parents.
We encourage parents to be involved in their child's education and we encourage teachers to provide guidance and support.
An enthusiasm for continued learning.
Childcare Resources provides ongoing professional development opportunities, including workshops and coaching.
What We Offer:
Children play on a carpet in a preschool classroom.
About Childcare Resources and what working here means
Qualities of a team member
Children play on a carpet in a preschool classroom.
Mental Health and Behavioral Coach
Position Description:
Every child should have the opportunity to succeed in their education. This journey starts with providing access to high-quality early education for our youngest learners. Our Wellness and Early Intervention Program (WEIP) was created to ensure that all of the children within our program are in their optimum state of health for proper physical, social and emotional growth.
The Mental Health and Behavioral Coach (MHBC) will help create nurturing environments that support social-emotional and behavioral health outcomes for children aged birth to five years old enrolled in the Childcare Resources program. This position will provide support to the Childcare Resources program family as a whole. The MHBC’s objective is to increase child and caregiver resilience while reducing challenging behaviors in the classroom and home environment.
Please submit resume to Michele Harr: Michele (at) ChildcareResourcesIR.org
Early Education Coach
Every child should have the opportunity to succeed in their education. This journey starts with providing access to high-quality early education to our youngest learners. To achieve this goal, Childcare Resources has created the Early Childhood Education Coach position, which aims to support high-quality early education to all children in our community.
Please submit resume to Monica Cheslak: Monica (at) ChildcareResourcesIR.org
School Positions
Assistant Teacher
Responsibilities
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Provide a safe and stimulating classroom environment
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Implement age appropriate curriculum
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Foster relationships with parents
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Meet NAEYC requirements
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Maintain files and records
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Abide by all laws and regulations
Minimum Qualifications
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High school diploma
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1 year of experience working with young children in a classroom setting
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DCF training certification
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Level II background screening
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First aid and CPR training
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Commitment to obtain staff credential within one year of employment (FCCPC or CDA)
Hours
40 hours per week, year-round
Full-Time School Support Specialist
Responsibilities
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Assist in various classrooms
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Provide a safe and stimulating classroom environment
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Implement age appropriate curriculum
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Foster relationships with parents
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Meet NAEYC requirements
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Maintain files and records
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Abide by all laws and regulations
Minimum Qualifications
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High school diploma
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1 year of experience working with young children in a classroom setting
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DCF training certification
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Level II background screening
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First aid and CPR training
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Commitment to obtain staff credential within one year of employment (FCCPC or CDA)
Hours
40 hours per week, year-round
Part-Time School Support Specialist
Responsibilities
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Assist in various classrooms
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Provide a safe and stimulating classroom environment
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Implement age appropriate curriculum
-
Foster relationships with parents
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Meet NAEYC requirements
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Maintain files and records
-
Abide by all laws and regulations
Minimum Qualifications
-
High school diploma
-
1 year of experience working with young children in a classroom setting
-
DCF training certification
-
Level II background screening
-
First aid and CPR training
-
Commitment to obtain staff credential within one year of employment (FCCPC or CDA)
Hours
20-25 hours per week, year-round