Early childhood - Floater

Summary

The Floater/Substitute provides coverage in the classroom when the Lead Teacher Associate Teacher or Aide is absent, on breaks, or in meetings. The Floater/Substitute is responsible for the care and education of a group of children as part of a teaching team. The teacher plans and implements the curriculum and, with the active participation of other teaching team members, works with parents and assesses the needs of individual children. A floater will support various capacities as needed within the school.

Duties

• Provide coverage in the classroom when the Lead Teacher, Associate Teacher, or Aides are on breaks, in meetings, or absent.
• Ability to manage the classroom through positive redirection, problem-solving, setting appropriate limits, and active learning.
• Direct children in educational activities occurring in the classroom and during snacks and meals, naptime, outdoor play, and transition between activities.
• Maintain an environment for children that is clean, safe, stimulating, and appropriate for each child’s developmental level.
• Assume an equal share of the housekeeping responsibilities of the staff.
• Promote healthy eating practices through participating in family-style meals and planning and implementing nutritional activities.
• Provide kitchen coverage as needed. Assists in serving and cleaning up snacks and meals. May prepare food for children, clean food preparation area, and wash dishes.
• Meet and maintain licensing requirements for ratio.

Requirements

Will need to complete an online health and safety training within 60 days of hire.