Floater/Assistant Teacher

Title: Floater/Assistant Teacher

Department(s): Operations

Reports to: Center Director

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on young lives? Do you dream of being the guiding star for a group of enthusiastic little learners? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Job Description:

As a Floater/Assistant Teacher, you will play a vital role in providing care and education to children, assisting the team leader or co-leader. You will be responsible for helping to plan and implement the curriculum and collaborating with other teaching team members to assess the needs of individual children and work closely with parents.

Compensation:

Starting at $16.50, commensurate with experience and education.

Schedule:

Monday thru Friday (Must be flexible between 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM)

Preferred Qualifications:

- At least two (1) years of documented experience in an early childhood setting.

- Current CPR Certificate, First Aid certificate, fingerprints, and TB skin test.

Responsibilities for Floater/Assistant Teacher:
• Provide a safe and loving environment for the children in his/her care

• Attend to children's needs and development
• Create engaging, hands-on activities
• Foster a positive learning environment
• Ensure play, sleep and changing areas are kept clean
• Track development using our developmental checklist and actively work on meeting milestones
• Develop plans and activities that are engaging and support developmental growth

Requirements:

• Prior experience in a similar role

• Meet annual professional development requirements, per state regulations

• CPR/First Aid within the first 30 days
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Caring individual who enjoys working with young children
• Able to lift to 50 pounds
• Extended periods of time sitting on the floor and getting up and down
• Ability to work a shift in between 7:30 am-5:30 pm
• Reliable transportation to the Child Care center
• Great communication skills to communicate effectively with parents and co-workers
• Flexibility due to ratios

If you possess the qualifications and passion to contribute to the growth and development of young minds, we encourage you to apply for the Floater/Assistant Teacher position. Please submit your application, including your resume, detailing your relevant experience and commitment to early childhood education.

*Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment.*