Floaters and Subs for Teachers and Aides

Summary

POSITION OVERVIEW : The Floater position is mainly as a Teacher Aide. The sub position can be for Teachers or Aides, but is mainly an Aide position. The Teacher Aide assists the Teacher in providing a safe, nurturing learning environment, conducive to the development of all facets of the children's growth (academic, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual). The Teacher Aide assists in preparing the classroom materials and helps to plan quality learning experiences for young children. Along with the teacher, she implements techniques that promote independence, curiosity, decision making, cooperation, persistence, creativity, and problem solving in young children. The Teacher Aide works under the direct supervision of the Teacher. The Teacher is under the direct supervision of the Director, Assistant Director and the Preschool Oversight Committee (POC).

Position can be either full time or part time.

Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Duties are as stated below but not limited to :

• Assist in ensuring the classroom is ready and safe to receive the children at the start of the day.
• Assist in ensuring that at the end of each day your classroom is ready and safe for the next day.
• Greet parents and children by name.
• Make each child and parent feel welcome and appreciated.
• Share information or concerns regarding children with your head teacher and Administration.
• Allow your head teacher to provide daily communication with family members.
• Assist in keeping accurate, organized records on each student regarding health, behavior, and development.
• Inform your head teacher and Administration immediately of any concerns, especially report all signs of illness, injury, possible abuse, and unusual behavior as soon as possible.
• Work collaboratively with your head teacher, Administration, family members, and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities.
• Assist in ensuring a safe and secure environment in which children can be curious, active and encouraged toward self-discipline and self-motivation.
• Guide children's behavior in positive ways that support total growth and development and promote self-esteem.
• Interact, initiate and encourage the children in the activities for the day. Never force a child to do any activity.
• Be familiar with each child's level of development and personal interest.
• Use positive and appropriate discipline that is fair and consistent.
• Document injuries as soon as possible using "Ouch Reports". Follow the procedures stated in the employee handbook.
• Ensure that confidentiality is respected and maintained at all times.
• Maintain ratio as required by Department of Human Services (DHS) for the specific age group.
• Ensure supervision by sight and sound of all children at all times, no child is to be left alone.
• Assist with planning and preparing materials and supplies in advance for activities.
• Ensure compliance with all pertinent State, Federal, USDA and school regulations.
• Ensure that accurate meal counts and food portions are completed for all meals and snacks.
• Learn and adhere to the requirements for NAEYC accreditation.
• Ensure that accreditation standards are kept up to date.
• Ensure surfaces are sanitized daily to minimize spread of germs following NAEYC recommended schedule for disinfecting and sanitizing.
• Assist your head teacher in assessments twice a year prior to parent-teacher conferences.
• Read and follow the guidelines in the Employee handbook.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : As required by the Hawaii State Department of Human Services (DHS), in addition to possessing a high school diploma or equivalent, the Teacher Aide shall meet one of the following qualifications :

REQUIREMENTS :

Nice To Haves

Benefits

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