Teacher

Description

Company: Pathfinder

Job Title: Teacher

Category: Childcare & Education

Location: Huntington, IN

Job Type: Full-Time

Hours: Mon-Fri 7:45a-4:45p (40hr)

Starting Pay: $16.22-$21.38/hr. based on education

Job Summary:

The Teacher at Pathfinder Early Learning Center is responsible for planning and executing developmentally appropriate learning experiences for enrolled children. This role involves partnering with families and peers to deliver individualized and multicultural programming within the classroom while adhering to Indiana Child Care Licensing Guidelines, the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Standards, and Paths to Quality regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Educational Planning: Develop and implement lesson plans that align with assessment data and follow NAEYC, FSSA, and Paths to Quality standards, ensuring practices are developmentally appropriate.

Family Collaboration: Build strong partnerships with families to support high-quality early childhood programming, sharing regular assessments of children’s development and progress.

Hands-On Learning: Provide opportunities for children to engage in hands-on experiences and activities that promote learning and growth.

Classroom Management: Implement a consistent schedule of activities tailored to meet Indiana Child Care Licensing Guidelines and the unique needs of individual children.

Social-Emotional Development: Utilize the Conscious Discipline Curriculum to teach and reinforce social-emotional skills.

Regulatory Compliance: Ensure classroom practices comply with health and safety regulations, positive discipline practices, and required postings according to Indiana Childcare Licensing Regulations.

Team Collaboration: Work cooperatively with colleagues to create a supportive, engaging, and predictable learning environment for children, staff, and families.

Professional Development: Maintain 20 hours of annual training related to Early Childhood Development to enhance skills and knowledge.

Pathfinder’s mission is to strengthen communities by enabling people with disabilities or economic challenges to achieve autonomy, inclusion, and stability.

Benefits: (if applicable)

• Competitive pay and paid training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Growth opportunities
• Paid Time Off/ Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid - Basic Life, STD, LTD
• 403(b) Retirement Plan- Employer match up to 5%

Pathfinder Perks – We Care About YOU:

• Wellness Platform Incentives available to all employees
• Employer-Sponsored Financial Benefit through PayActiv
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free Sessions for employees and Immediate household members
• Free Pathfinder Kids Clinic – provides healthcare for babies, children, and adolescents in the community who have a minor illness.
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Person Center Thinking Training
• Verizon Wireless Discount
• YMCA Discount

Pathfinder Values:

People First – Integrity - Contribution – Growth – Empowerment

Requirements

Preferred Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; an associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field is preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old (21 to work independently with infants and toddlers).
• Demonstrated ability to support children’s growth and development; prior experience in early childhood education is advantageous.
• Strong conflict resolution, organizational, and problem-solving skills; ability to adapt and remain calm in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Capable of essential physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds, squatting, stooping, and implementing CPR/First Aid when necessary.
• Friendly, approachable demeanor with a professional appearance and commitment to integrity, confidentiality, and a positive work ethic.
• Strong written, verbal, and documentation skills in English.

Salary : $16 - $21