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Join the Gateway Team

Make A Difference

Are you ready to join a winning team and make a difference in the lives of young children, individuals with special needs, and thier families?  We are looking to add talented, positive, honest, and dependable people to our team.  You must be an outstanding communicator and rapport-builder with parents, children, and co-workers.

Employment with Gateway Association, Inc. is based solely on qualifications and competencies, is not particular to any type or class of individuals, and since Gateway recognizes the value of a diverse workforce, there will be no discrimination in employment decisions and actions based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, color, national origin, disability, religion, or marital status.

Application Process

Interview

For job candidates and Gateway to make reasonable and informed decisions in their own and one another’s interests, every candidate for employment at the Association must be interviewed by the Executive Director and/or by a person or persons designated by the Executive Director. The purpose of the interview is to assess the candidate’s qualifications for the position to be filled, in relation to the qualifications of other candidates for the position. The interview is also intended to inform the candidate about the nature of the position and the responsibilities and working conditions it involves, the purposes and programs of the Association, and the compensation and benefits associated with the position.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications for each position are established in the Job Description for that position. Selection of personnel will be made in accordance with such stated qualifications, and in accordance with general criteria which apply to all positions.

References

It is Gateway’s general practice to obtain references from three (3) unrelated persons who can provide information about the (a) applicant’s qualifications for the specific position sought and (b) general criteria for selection of all Association employees. These personal references are provided by the applicant on the Application Form. In addition, Gateway may contact former employers and educational institutions attended by the applicant and may seek relevant information about the applicant from other sources by any lawful means, with or without the applicant’s consent.

Application Form

Each prospective Gateway employee must complete an Application Form.  Any fraud, misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission in any of the information requested on the Application Form is cause for denial of employment, or dismissal if the applicant is already employed when the fraud, misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission is discovered.


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Teamwork Matters

  • Teamwork makes the impossible possible.
  • Shared enthusiasm energizes everyone.
  • When a collection of minds and hearts work together, great things happen.
  • It’s good to know a helping hand is always in reach.
  • None of us is as smart as all of us.
  • There is strength in numbers.
  • Teamwork divides the task and doubles the success.
  • Individually we are special; together we are spectacular.
  • A dynamic team is unstoppable.
  • Together everyone achieves more.

Benefits

  • Childcare tuition discount
  • Paid personal and sick time
  • Paid vacation time that increases with seniority
  • Ten paid holidays each year
  • Two paid professional development days each year
  • Gateway pays for our background check, drug screen, TB test, First Aid & CPR certifications
  • Free Gateway t-shirt
  • Gateway participates with the T.E.A.C.H. scholarship program to help staff members complete degrees in early childhood education.  The cost of tuition and books are split: T.E.A.C.H. 90%, Gateway 5%, and Student/Employee 5%.  You also receive paid release time to study.
  • Every payday is pajama day for the staff and children

For more information,
call: 765-649-1900

What Applicants Have To Say
Working at Gateway for the past years has been the best experience. They are always so supportive and flexible with my schedule while I am taking college classes. All of the staff have amazing relationships with the children, and everyone feels like family!
~Lauren O.

Open Positions

Lead Preschool Teacher

Job Description – Lead Preschool Teacher

  • Do you love engaging with young children?
  • Are you usually good with kids?
  • Are you a brain architect?
  • Is your calling in life caring for and educating young children?
  • Does your heart sink when you see a child in need of love and attention?
  • Do you love that lightbulb moment when it just clicks for a child and they understand?

If so, keep reading…

Gateway is looking for a full-time Lead Preschool Teacher.  The candidate selected for this opportunity will create a classroom environment where children can THRIVE!  This person will develop ENGAGING LEARNING ACTIVITIES that will help children grow and develop. The candidate for this position will build POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS by getting on the CHILDREN’S LEVEL and helping them discover new things!  The LOVING, nurturing care you provide, will make all the difference in the life of a child in need.  This is not a J-O-B, this is work that MATTERS.

Mission: The mission of Gateway Association, Inc. is to help young children of all abilities reach their highest potential through education and other support systems.

Annual Salary: $33,800-$40,040

Qualifications:

  • Must be 21 years old or older
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED
  • Must have an Associate, Bachelors, or Master’s in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education degree or closely related field.
  • Must maintain current certifications in CPR and First Aid
  • Must maintain current training in Universal Precautions
  • Must pass a 5-phase drug screen
  • Must pass a fingerprint background check through the FBI
  • Meet continuing education requirements set by state licensing, Paths to Quality, and NAEYC Accreditation Make this engaging, easy to read, and appropriate to post on Gateway’s website.

 

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Lead Toddler Teacher

Job Description – Lead Toddler Teacher

Do you have a heart for toddlers and a passion for helping little minds grow?

Do you love the energy, curiosity, and wonder that come with the toddler years?
Are you patient, nurturing, and ready to celebrate the big accomplishments that happen in little moments?
Do you believe that toddlers learn best through relationships, exploration, play, and hands-on experiences?
Does your heart go out to a child who needs a little extra love, encouragement, or support?

If so, we’d love to meet you!

Gateway Association, Inc. is looking for a full-time Lead Toddler Teacher who is passionate about helping young children learn, grow, and thrive.

Make a Difference Every Day

The toddler years are full of incredible growth and discovery. As a Lead Toddler Teacher at Gateway, you will create a classroom where toddlers feel safe, loved, supported, and excited to learn.

You’ll help children build the skills they need for their next stage of development while providing the warm, responsive care that helps them feel confident and secure.

You’ll:

  • Create a safe, loving, and engaging classroom environment where toddlers can thrive
  • Plan age-appropriate, hands-on learning activities that encourage exploration and discovery
  • Support toddlers as they develop language, social-emotional, cognitive, physical, and self-help skills
  • Build strong, positive relationships with each child and family
  • Get on the children’s level and follow their interests to create meaningful learning experiences
  • Encourage toddlers as they develop growing independence and confidence
  • Respond to each child’s individual needs, personality, interests, and developmental level
  • Provide patient, nurturing care during routines such as meals, diapering, toileting, rest, and transitions
  • Celebrate the little victories—from first words and new friendships to learning how to do something independently
  • Support children of all abilities as they work toward reaching their highest potential

Because toddlers are learning all the time.

Every conversation, cuddle, song, story, routine, and opportunity to explore can help build a child’s brain and shape their future.

This is more than a J-O-B.
This is work that MATTERS.

Our Mission

The mission of Gateway Association, Inc. is to help young children of all abilities reach their highest potential through education and other support systems.

Compensation

Annual Salary: $33,800–$40,040

What You’ll Need

To be considered for this position, candidates must:

  • Be 21 years of age or older
  • Have a high school diploma or GED
  • Have an Associate, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education, or a closely related field
  • Maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications
  • Maintain current training in Universal Precautions
  • Successfully complete a 5-phase drug screen
  • Successfully complete a fingerprint background check through the FBI
  • Meet continuing education requirements established by state licensing, Paths to QUALITY™, and NAEYC Accreditation

Ready to Make a Difference in the Toddler Years?

If you’re patient, nurturing, energetic, and passionate about helping toddlers discover who they are and what they can do, we’d love to hear from you!

Join Gateway and help build brighter futures—one relationship, one discovery, and one little victory at a time.

 

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Call today to schedule an interview.

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