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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
  • Must have a current TB test or chest x-ray with negative results
  • Meet continuing education requirements set by state licensing, Paths to Quality, and NAEYC Accreditation

 

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Lead School Age Teacher

Job Description – Lead School Age Teacher

Gateway Developmental Learning Center – Anderson, IN

Do you love working with children?

  • Are you energetic and enjoy staying busy?
  • Do you like connecting with kids and hearing about their day?
  • Do you want to make a real impact in a child’s life?

If so, Gateway wants YOU on our team!

About the Position

Gateway provides care for children ages 5–12, including before and after school programming for students attending Tenth Street Elementary.

This position offers flexible scheduling:

  • Part-Time (School Year): ~25 hours/week
    • Before Care: 6:30–9:00 AM
    • After Care: 3:00–5:30 PM
  • Full-Time (School Breaks): 40 hours/week
    • Includes fall, winter, spring, summer breaks, e-learning days, and school closures

Opportunities for additional hours in other classrooms are available during the school year.

What You’ll Do

As a School Age Teacher, you will:

  • Safely assist children on and off the bus
  • Build positive relationships and engage children in meaningful conversations
  • Create a fun, structured, and nurturing environment
  • Plan and lead engaging activities during before/after care and school breaks
  • Support children’s growth by meeting them at their level and encouraging exploration
  • Serve as a positive role model for young learners

This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting difference.

Our Mission

Gateway Association, Inc. is committed to helping children of all abilities reach their highest potential through education and support.

Benefits

  • Flexible scheduling
  • Childcare tuition discount
  • Paid personal & sick time
  • Paid vacation (increases with seniority)
  • 10 paid holidays annually
  • T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Program (covers 90% of tuition & books)
    • Paid release time for classes
    • Gateway pays 5%, employee pays 5%

Qualifications

  • Must be 18 years or older
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • CDA or degree in Early Childhood (or related field) preferred
  • CPR & First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
  • Must pass:
    • Drug screening
    • FBI fingerprint background check
    • TB test

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and implement age-appropriate activities
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and engaging classroom
  • Support children’s physical, social-emotional, and cognitive development
  • Communicate positively with children, families, and staff
  • Follow all licensing, Paths to Quality, and NAEYC standards

Physical Requirements

  • Lift up to 60 lbs
  • Sit, kneel, and interact at a child’s level
  • Active movement throughout the day
  • Strong communication and organizational skills

Work Location

In-person – Anderson, IN

Apply today and be part of something meaningful. Help children learn, grow, and thrive at Gateway!

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Lead School Age Teacher

Job Description – Assistant Infant & Toddler Teacher

Gateway Developmental Learning Center – Anderson, IN

Do you love working with young children?

  • Do you enjoy nurturing and supporting early development?
  • Are you patient, caring, and responsive to children’s needs?
  • Do you want to build meaningful, long-term relationships with children and families?

If so, Gateway wants YOU on our team!

About the Position

Gateway Developmental Learning Center is a nationally accredited program serving children ages 6 weeks through 12 years, including children with special needs.

We are seeking a dedicated Infant & Toddler Teacher to work in a continuity of care classroom, supporting children as they grow and develop over time. This approach allows teachers to build strong, consistent relationships with children and families while supporting each child’s individual developmental journey.

This is a full-time position working with children ages approximately 6 weeks to 3 years.

What You’ll Do

As an Infant & Toddler Teacher, you will:

  • Create a safe, clean, and nurturing environment
  • Build strong, responsive relationships with children and families
  • Support children’s emotional, social, and developmental needs
  • Implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and daily routines
  • Observe and respond to each child’s individual growth and milestones
  • Collaborate with team members to maintain a consistent, high-quality classroom

This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to shape a child’s earliest experiences and development.

Our Mission

Gateway Association, Inc. is committed to helping children of all abilities reach their highest potential through education and support.

Benefits

  • Paid vacation
  • Paid personal time
  • Paid holidays
  • Retirement plan
  • Childcare tuition discount
  • T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Program (covers up to 90–95% of tuition & books)
  • Paid release time for classes
  • Ongoing professional development
  • Supportive team environment

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • CDA or degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field) preferred
  • Experience working with infants and toddlers preferred
  • Must maintain CPR & First Aid certification
  • Must pass:
    • Drug screening
    • FBI fingerprint background check
    • TB test

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain a safe, healthy, and engaging classroom environment
  • Provide attentive, responsive care to infants and toddlers
  • Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities
  • Support all areas of development: physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and language
  • Communicate effectively with families and staff
  • Follow all licensing, Paths to Quality, and NAEYC standards

Physical Requirements

  • Lift up to 60 lbs
  • Sit, kneel, and interact at a child’s level
  • Frequent movement and active engagement
  • Strong communication and organizational skills

Work Location

In-person – Anderson, IN

Apply today and make a lasting impact during the most important years of a child’s life!

 

 

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Call today to schedule an interview.

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