Floater Teacher

We are looking for a Floater Teacher  who will help to ensure our goal - to provide the highest quality of early childhood education using theories from creative and high-scope educational models

Little Scholars is always innovating, that is why our ideas and curriculum will stimulate all five areas of development:

• social/emotional

• cognitive

• physical/motor

• self-help/adaptive 

• communicative/language

Our primary goal is to get the finest educational results possible through a comprehensive approach. Our alums take initiative in elementary school and get honours marks. 

The mission of Little Scholars is to ensure comprehensive development for each child and careful monitoring of all students during active learning, valuing diversity and individual needs.

We need a professional who will not just follow our progressive curriculum. But someone, who shows interest in work and a gentle approach to children, provides care so that parents are sure that their children are in a favourable environment.

In your day-by-day activities, you will work on:

- Being flexible and stepping in as a teacher in various classrooms as needed for short or long periods
- Creating a safe environment where children will play and learn effectively and with pleasure
- Closely cooperation with parents to meet their needs for providing the best possible care and education for their children
- Implementation of the curriculum tailored to the individual needs of each child
- Preparation of lesson plans, programs and timetables successfully balancing academic and children's needs. Preparation of teaching aids/materials for classes in accordance with the developed plans
- Assistance and provisioning of necessary support for children who have social, academic or adaptational problems
- Maintaining documentation, completing required academy and classroom paperwork
- Taking part in parent-teacher meetings when necessary, providing parents with an assessment of the academic progress of their children and answering questions
- Assisting and supervising children during all activities: play, education, routine (meals times and cleaning up)
- Ensuring the safety of children, preventing injury and accidents by keeping equipment in order and carefully supervising children 

Required qualifications:

- An Associate's Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related fields (Minimum of 12 CORE ECE Units)
- At least 1 year of previous teaching experience at a licensed daycare/public school
- Familiarity with the Exploration Curriculum & Units of Study
- Ability to develop activities that are fun and educational for young children
- Ability to instruct young children on rules of conduct and learning new tasks
- Ability to effectively communicate with children and parents
- Proficient active listening skills to understand and adapt to the various needs of children and parents
- Patience and compassion are suitable for working with young children
- Meet state requirements for the position

Advantages:

- Valid NYS B-2 Teaching Certificate
- Additional knowledge of other languages

Schedule:

• 8 am - 6 pm

• 4 working days per week

• 10 working hours per day

Location: LSIV: 4123 Avenue U Brooklyn, NY, 11234

Why working with us is a good idea:

• Salary: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

• 401(k)

• Dental Insurance

• Health insurance

• Vision insurance

Here are the recruiting steps for this position:

1. Online interview with our Talent Team Partner (30 min)

2. Offline interview with the Hiring Manager (1h)

3. Background Check