Early Childhood Teaching Assistant (Willing to Train)

Imagination Station Learning Center aims to bring imagination back to childhood where we will inspire the next generation of learners, leaders, & dreamers.

• Do you LOVE to help others?
• Do you have an inner child that LOVES to play, sing songs, and be silly?
• Do you LOVE to tinker and create things?
• Do people comment how much patience you have?
• Does making the world a better place resonate with you?
• Are you always eager to learn something new?

Then we have the most amazing opportunity to join our team and let that enthusiasm for learning, discovering, teamwork and most of all...imagination flow!

Together our teams create environments where children can safely explore the world around them and thrive by being down at the child’s level. The loving nurturing care you provide will make all the difference in the life of a child. This is not just a J-O-B, this is work that MATTERS!!

WE WILL TRAIN AND HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE AT NO COST TO YOU!!

Benefits & Perks:
• Child Care Discount
• Annual Reviews with the opportunity for salary increases
• Paid Professional Development through CCEI
• TEACH College Tuition Reimbursement
• Assistance with achieving your Child Development Associate at no cost to team members
• Monthly one-on-one meetings
• Staff luncheons
• Paid Team building days
• AFLAC enrollment option
• Telehealth & Vision Insurance offered at no cost to full-time team members
• Paid holidays for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off for full-time team members                                                                                                                                                            • 401K

Our ideal candidate will possess a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent and will look for ways to enhance our mission and vision to bring imagination back to childhood. We are willing to provide training and credential support to help you achieve educational goals in the Early Childhood field.

Now the technical things... A high school diploma or equivalent is required for entry positions. Candidates must be at least age 18 to work with children in Early Childhood, age 21 or older to work with children under 2 years of age, able to tolerate working in a loud and very fast paced environment while meeting licensing standards, Paths To Quality (Indiana's rating system), and NAEYC (National Association of Education for Young Children).

The hours will be determined by the needs of our program. Compensation is based upon experience and educational background. We will require all background clearances and drug screen to be completed prior to hire. Other training, physical, and TB test will be done during orientation.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all interested parties to apply.

Duties include but are not limited to: cleaning, assisting with lesson planning, record keeping, parent communication, positive child interactions, completing ongoing professional development opportunities, lifting up to 40lbs, getting up and down frequently.