Classroom Floater

Summary

The floater teacher has the primary responsibility to willingly be adaptable and flexible to meet the specific and unanticipated needs for coverage in any classroom throughout the day as a substitute teacher. Additionally, a floater teacher must be available to work any shift during the hours that the center is open: 7:00 am to 4:30pm. A floater teacher has the secondary responsibility of supporting the classroom teaching team in providing a safe, nurturing environment where children have the opportunity to develop their cognitive, physical, and social-emotional capacity through exploratory play.

Duties

• Use daily classroom activities and routines as opportunities to promote children’s social, emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development
• Assist teachers in the development and implementation of a structured classroom environment, including implementation of age-appropriate curriculum (lesson plans)
• Always maintain required adult-child ratios in classroom
• Maintain constant supervision of children (remain within sight and sound of children at all times)
• Follow classroom policies and procedures to ensure the health and safety of children at all times
• Complete and report any symptoms of child abuse to supervisor and child abuse hotline (as a Mandated Reporter)
• Complete daily health checks regarding hygiene, safety, and overall well-being of the children
• Assist with functioning and monitoring of nutrition and food service (following CACFP guidelines)
• Report all staffing and classroom concerns to supervisor in a timely manner
• Supervise classroom routines which includes toileting, diapering, food preparation, and transitions
• Assist in keeping the classroom organized and arranged appropriately
• Assist in organizing classroom materials to carry out activities
• Model appropriate behaviors for children as well as other adults in the classroom (including but not limited to interns, teaching and substitute staff, and volunteers)
• Provide functional training and guidance to interns, substitutes and volunteers assigned to the classroom
• Utilize developmentally appropriate behavior management techniques in the classroom, as needed, to guide and support children’s needs
• Keep teachers and the center management and/or the Early Education Director informed of problems that arise in the classroom
• Follow the proper procedures when releasing children during pick up time
• Assist as needed with assessments, observations and other needed paperwork for clie

Requirements

• A high school diploma and at least 1 year of significant experience working with children.
• Completion of High School or GED program
• Must be 18 years of age and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to obtain required childcare clearances – FBI Fingerprinting.
• Ability to obtain health assessment and TB test.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

CPR CERTIFICATION