<p>Family Development Services (FDS) is a provider of high-quality childcare and pre-kindergarten education. We are thrilled to share that over 2,500 children in Hamilton and Marion County, Indiana were able to receive services from FDS. This is not a daycare!</p> <p>As a provider of Head Start programming, FDS maintains high quality standards to ensure all students are receiving the best opportunity for success. With 10 locations across the Greater Indianapolis area, FDS has many opportunities for educators and students alike.</p> <p>All of our positions require employees to be passionate, caring, flexible, and motivated. These are face to face roles that require you to be in person, working with children, and communicating with parents regularly.</p> <p>Grade levels:</p> <ul> <li>Pre-Kindergarten (6 weeks-5 years old) Must be comfortable working with children in this age group </li></ul> <p>Schedule:</p> <ul> <li>8 hour shift (7:30-5:30pm timeframe) </li><li>Monday to Friday </li></ul> <p>Education:</p> <ul> <li>High school or equivalent (Required) </li></ul> <p>Experience:</p> <ul> <li>Professional Childcare: 2 years (REQUIRED)- please do not submit an application if you have not worked in childcare in a professional setting </li></ul> <p>License/Certification:</p> <ul> <li>Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred) </li></ul> <p>Work Location: In person</p> <p>Job Type: Full-time</p> <p>Expected hours: 40 per week</p> <p>Benefits:</p> <ul> <li>401(k) </li><li>Dental insurance </li><li>Health insurance </li><li>Life insurance </li><li>Paid time off </li><li>Retirement plan </li><li>Tuition reimbursement </li><li>Vision insurance </li></ul> <p>Positions:</p> <p>FDS has different opportunities in the classroom. Below you will find the eligibility requirements and pay for each position.</p> <p>Infant/Toddler Teacher (MUST BE 21 YEARS OLD FOR EARLY HEADSTART)</p> <p>CDA- $21.64</p> <p>Associates in Early Childhood Education or Equivalent- $24.00/hr</p> <p>Bachelors in Early Childhood Education or Equivalent- $25.10/hr</p> <p>Masters or Higher in Early Childhood Education or Equivalent- $26.08/hr</p> <p>These locations only, must be able to travel to the locations listed below:</p> <p>Windsor Village East: 5950 East 23rd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46218</p> <p>Southeast: 4024 Madison Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46227 (PRIORITY)</p> <p>Pike Plaza: 5520 West 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46254</p> <p>Southwest: 1130 S. Kappes Street Indianapolis, IN 46221 (PRIORITY)</p> <ul> <li>To ensure compliance, FDS is unable to employ individuals with any Felonies or Misdemeanors </li><li>All applicants are required to undergo background and drug screening </li><li>Specialized Staffing recruits for Family Development Services (FDS), but all full-time positions are direct hire into the company. Specialized Staffing never charges candidates for service. </li></ul> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Develop and implement engaging lesson plans tailored to the developmental needs of infants and toddlers. </li><li>Manage classroom activities to create a safe and nurturing environment. </li><li>Foster effective communication with parents regarding their child's progress and needs. </li><li>Collaborate with colleagues to enhance curriculum and teaching strategies. </li><li>Monitor and assess children's development, providing support for early intervention when necessary. </li><li>Maintain compliance with childcare regulations and standards. </li></ul> <p>Job Type: Full-time</p> <p>Pay: $21.64 - $26.00 per hour</p> <p>Schedule:</p> <ul> <li>8 hour shift </li></ul> <p>Education:</p> <ul> <li>High school or equivalent (Required) </li></ul> <p>Experience:</p> <ul> <li>Childcare: 2 years (Required) </li></ul> <p>Ability to Commute:</p> <ul> <li>Indianapolis, IN 46228 (Required) </li></ul> <p>Ability to Relocate:</p> <ul> <li>Indianapolis, IN 46228: Relocate before starting work (Required) </li></ul> <p>Work Location: In person</p> <ul> <li>401(k) matching </li><li>Dental insurance </li><li>Employee discount </li><li>Flexible schedule </li><li>Health insurance </li><li>Life insurance </li><li>Paid time off </li><li>Professional development assistance </li><li>Referral program </li><li>Retirement plan </li><li>Tuition reimbursement </li><li>Vision insurance </li></ul>