Early Childhood - Floater for Preschool and Prekindergarten

Summary

Floater must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Floater must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively assisting teachers of these age groups.

Duties

Assist Teachers in these age groups with activities, schedules and helping maintain a safe and educational environment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 years of professional child care experience but will train.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.

Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required
to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.

• A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

After 90 days fulltime, 30 hours or more per week, you will earn 4 hours sick time monthly, Scheduled paid birthday off, and after 1 year of employment you receive 1 week of vacation.