Teacher Floater

Summary

Ascension Episcopal Day School is currently accepting applications for a Floater Assistant Teacher. Work hours are flexible between 7:30am up to 6:00 pm, but we will guarantee 32-40 hours per week.

Ascension Day School serves pre-school children ages 6 weeks thru 5 years. Our program is designed to cultivate the cognitive, social, physical, creative, spiritual, and emotional development of each child in a caring environment.  The Floater Teacher will be responsible for assisting the classrooms in creating a nurturing, creative, collaborative and supportive learning community for 8-14 children. Pay is $15 per hour.

Duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the creation and maintenance of a safe and stimulating classroom environment.
• Follow staff health procedures including changing diapers and cleaning noses, washing children's and your own hands, taking out trash, and cleaning/sterilizing the classroom and toys.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of curriculum conductive to the cognitive, physical, social, creative, and emotional development of young children ages 6 weeks - 5 years of age.
• Actively engage students in activities, explorations, and opportunities that encourage curiosity, creativity, movement, decision-making, and problem-solving appropriate to the development levels of the children in your care.
• Model developmentally appropriate behavior management techniques utilizing the 101 Principles of Positive Guidance.
• Assist in the maintenance of attendance and childcare records for the classroom.
• Work cooperatively and effectively as a team member by communicating and contributing information on a continuous basis and attending staff meetings.
• Participate in staff development opportunities and maintain knowledge of current child development practices.
• Consistently maintain open and friendly relationships with each child's family, including greeting and interacting with each parent and student every day in a friendly manner upon arrival and at departure.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Under the coordination of the Lead Teacher and following their directions and expectations, act as the team player for your classroom, including modeling best teaching practices and professional behavior for other staff members present in your room.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate should have the following qualifications:

•         experience working with young children, especially in an early education center;
•         some college-level courses in early education or a related field (preferred);
•         early education training including knowledge of early education teaching methods and child development theory;
•         effective oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse populations. 

Benefits

BENEFITS:

• Competitive wages for early education.
• A minimum of two bonuses a year.
• Some flexibility with hours.
• Paid trainings for professional development.
• Advancement and promotion opportunities.
• Family atmosphere.
• Up to 6 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave.
• Staff Appreciation activities and incentives.
• One paid doctor visit per year plus paid vaccines and gift cards up to $225 for vaccines.