Job Description
Job Description
Summary
Schedule : M-F 12 : 00 pm -6 : 00 pm
The Floater teacher supports the Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S / he must be able to communicate, listen, and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the Teacher Assistant observes and documents children's interests and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Teacher Assistants are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.
Duties
- Assist in the implementation of curriculum activities and encourage participation by children.
- Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
- Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
- Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
- Help ensure a smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
- Follow all center policies and state regulations.
- Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director according to company needs.
- Drive center vehicle(s) / transport children when necessary.
Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalentHigh energy.Ability to work well with others.Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.A strong understanding of child development.Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.Must clear full background check TB Test.Must pass a health screening.Be dependable, reliable, flexible, with a positive personalityHave childcare experience in a classroom settingHave reliable transportationBegin immediatelyBenefits
What We Offer :
Competitive compensationFull-time employee benefits after 60 DaysAnnual pay increaseCenter offered mealsHealth insurance offeredDental and vision insurance offered (employer pays 50%)11 Paid Federal HolidaysNew Year's Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
George Washington's Birthday
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
2 Weeks' vacation time annually (Full-Time Employees only)Vacation time for part-time is based on hrs. worked (0.002 accrue rate)7 paid sick dayTeacher to children ratios followedDiscount programs for employees (MyVIPSavings.com)Leave donation program offeredBreastfeeding area on site for nursing mothersContinued focus on your professional developmentChild Developmental Associate Credential (CDA) program paid forPaid staff training / staff meetings2 paid on-site professional development daysCenter closed on staff professional development daysSchool entry is limited to personnel and enrolled children onlySchool is deep cleaned dailyHealth screening of faculty and children in attendance is conducted dailyFull support from our directors and resources to be successful in the classroomYour health and safety are our priority!We have protocols more stringent than state requirements to ensure the safety of all our faculty and studentsYour health and safety are our top concern. We have implemented stringent COVID-19 health and safety procedures, including the following :a.Personal protective equipment (PPE) procedures followed per CDC recommendations
b.Hand Washing and sanitation procedures have been adapted to meet applicable CDC recommendations