Aftercare Early Educator - Toddler

Summary

JAM Early Education is seeking an educator for our Aftercare daily from 4:00-5:30PM.

This is a unique time of day for JAMEE students. We are seeking a teacher that is creative and consistent. Although not our typical school day, the classroom environment will continue to be in alignment with the Reggio Emilia philosophy and rooted in principles of human development. Our teachers allow the time and space for children to make their own connections and engage in their own interests. There will be a consistent group of children in Aftercare daily which allows for providing depth and individualized learning for children enrolled. The role of the teacher is to foster autonomy, observe for insight, and let the children lead the learning of the space. Our focus is to provoke and nurture curiosity in even the youngest learners. The Reggio Emilia philosophy is deeply rooted in the connection between home and school. Professional and mindful communication with parents is crucial for this role.

Duties

• Create a learning environment that fosters discovery, imagination, and child development
• Build, maintain, and nurture relationships with children and families
• Observe children for their individual needs to plan developmentally appropriate educational opportunities
• Plan and implement activities that meet the intellectual, emotional, and social needs of your students in alignment with principles and child development
• Listen for children's questions and provide opportunities for them to construct their own knowledge
• Ensure that the facility and all equipment is clean, well-maintained, and safe
• Document children's learning through documentation, Indiana Early Learning Standards Foundation assessment, and maintaining portfolios
• Work in accordance to Indiana State licensing rules, Voluntarily Certification Program guidelines, and Paths to Quality guidelines
• Attend and participate in ongoing professional development opportunities

Availability:

We have both full time and part time positions available.

JAM Early Education is open Monday-Friday 4:00 - 5:30 PM

Both morning and afternoon shifts are available.

Requirements

• Experience with children preferred
• High School Diploma
• Must be 18 to apply
• Reliable with ability to have attention to detail
• Curious spirit with desire for lifelong learning opportunities
• Create a learning environment that meets the unique needs of infants
• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, CDA, or higher preferred but not necessary
• Availability to work Monday-Friday 4:00-5:30

Nice To Haves

• Early Education Experience
• Associate, Bachelors, or CDA Early Education higher preferred but not necessary
• Classroom Experience

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Health Insurance
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Free JAM Membership - The membership includes free fitness and aquatics classes, access to the pool and spa, access to the fitness center, and discounted rates on rentals and programs.
• Tuition support for those seeking a CDA, Associates, or Bachelors Degree in Early Education
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Warm, collaborative, professional, and inspiring work culture
• No Weekends
• Rewarding Career

About Us

Vision

JAMEE is an early education program that strives to be:

A place of wonder and joy.

A place that honors children, their thoughts, and ideas by providing a nurturing environment that stimulates learning, entices curiosity, and encourages expression through the hundred languages.  The individual child is given space and the needed support to become independent thinkers of their own pace.

A place that partners with families and community by providing opportunities to learn and work together as well as sharing the children's experiences with one another.

A place that recognizes educators as thinkers, researchers, and leaders forging the way to provide the best education and care for young learners.  

Philosophy

Our school is guided by the principles of child development and the philosophy of Reggio Emilia.  One principle we uphold is that children learn through the construction of their own knowledge which supports all domains of development.   Another guiding principle of the Reggio Emilia philosophy we abide by is that children have "rights."  At JAM Early Education we put special focus on the "right to nature" and the "right to create."  We are continually improving our practices through the study and application of this philosophy.  

JAM Early Education believes children have the right to a safe, nurturing, and choice-filled environment.  We believe children succeed and learn best when allowed independence, exploration of interests, and expression of their individuality.  We promote respect, kindness, beauty, love, order, and a positive environment.  We value the religious, economic, cultural, and education diversity of children and families, and we will work with you to incorporate these aspects into the student's day.  

JAM Early Education provides hands-on activities and real-life experiences.  Through these opportunities children find meaning in the work they do thus increasing their depth of learning.  We introduce children to ideas starting with the simplest form of an idea (ex. putting on their shoes) and moving into more complexity (ex. tying their own shoes).  We believe each child has the capacity for growth and development and is guided to develop in all areas:  emotional, social, creative, physical, spiritual, and intellectual.  We offer opportunities that are right for their current developmental needs.  We strive to nurture the lifelong enthusiasm for learning within each child.