Early Childhood Teacher Assistant

VidaLife School is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Early Childhood Teacher Assistant to support our nature-based learning programs.

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Position Overview

In this role, you will plan age-appropriate activities, create a safe and organized classroom, communicate with families, and help children grow socially, emotionally, physically, and academically.

The right candidate enjoys being outside, values play-based learning, and understands that meaningful learning often happens through movement, creativity, relationships, and hands-on exploration.

Qualifications

  • Strong understanding of child development and age-appropriate teaching methods
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Patience, creativity, and a genuine passion for working with young children
  • A love of outdoor learning and helping children explore nature
  • Strong safety awareness
  • Ability to create a nurturing, organized, and engaging environment
  • Ability to work collaboratively with educators, families, and school leadership
  • Dependable, positive, and ready to participate actively throughout the day

Responsibilities

  • Plan and lead age-appropriate activities that support cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development
  • Create and maintain a positive, welcoming, and organized classroom
  • Observe children’s progress and developmental milestones
  • Maintain open and respectful communication with parents and guardians
  • Protect the physical and emotional safety of every child
  • Help children practice social skills, emotional awareness, and positive relationships
  • Incorporate nature into art, sensory play, and hands-on learning
  • Create seasonal lessons and activities inspired by the natural world
  • Guide children during outdoor exploration and active play
  • Teach children to interact safely and respectfully with nature
  • Encourage curiosity, creativity, problem-solving, and independent thinking
  • Support daily routines, transitions, meals, rest periods, and classroom care
  • Participate in Spanish learning, Bible stories, music, movement, free play, and curriculum-based activities

Position Details

Schedule: Full-time and part-time schedules may be available based on current classroom needs

Days: Monday through Friday

Work Setting: In person

Location: 11605 Pendleton Pike, Indianapolis, IN 46236

Pay: $12.00 to $15.00 per hour

Benefits: Flexible scheduling

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