Development Associate Jobs in Westfield, IN (NOW HIRING)

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.

Imagination Station Early Learning Center is locally owned and operated licensed early learning childcare center providing love, care, and education to all of our students ages 6 weeks through 12 years old.

Achievements:
National accreditation through NAEYC (National Association of Education for Young Children).
Highest quality rating in Indiana, Level 4 Paths to Quality.

Vision:
At Imagination Station learning centers, we provide a safe, loving, Christian environment for your child to learn and grow. We encourage children to grow in the Love of God, the Love of Others, the Love of Self, and the Love of Learning. This is done through the development of age-appropriate concepts and skills.

Core Values:
FAMILY
We believe learning starts with family. We are a family! We encourage family involvement, as well as employee involvement.

NURTURE
We encourage and promote diversity and inclusion. We serve with compassionate hearts to support growth and development at all stages.

CREATIVITY
We collaborate to inspire our families to dream big and make ideas a reality.

LOVE
We provide an environment that fosters growth and development. From the inside out, we serve Christ by implementing the love of God, love of others, love of self and love of learning into each child’s heart.

COMMITMENT
We strive to make a difference every day. We consistently push ourselves to be our best. We focus on education, and we arrive every day inspired to make an impact through our passion and hard work. Through our teamwork, we achieve greatness

Why families choose Imagination Station?
Convenient hours, Monday through Friday from 6:00am - 6:00pm.

Conveniently located at the crossroads between Avon and Danville, Indiana.

Security is essential when finding the right environment for your child. Imagination Station is securely locked throughout the day with a keypad entry system for parents to have access as desired.

We take pride in our school!

Our teachers are more than just educators, we are an extended part of your family.

Our families are invited and encouraged to join us for family involvement activities, parent/teacher conferences, special celebrations, our spring program, as volunteers in the classroom, on field trips, and as they desire.

We love and care for every family and child that enters our hallways! We hope that you will come see us and see for yourself the Imagination Station difference!