ECE Floater

Summary

Oak Leaf School is an innovative, Reggio-Inspired, early childhood education program for children 6-weeks to 12 years of age. We are actively recruiting energetic, fun and loving educators for our program in Fayetteville, GA. We are seeking experienced educators for our infant-two-year old classrooms who can passionately support young children's play, inquiry, exploration, creativity and critical thinking for our program. We have low staff-to-child ratios to provide an opportunity to develop a nurturing relationship with our students.

Duties

• Plan and implement activities with your co-teacher team for the classroom.
• Create an environment in which each child has a chance to grow and thrive.
• Provide a balance between child-initiated and teacher-informed activities.
• Actively engage with children to support social and emotional development.
• Implement hands-on activities that develop positive self-esteem and social skills.
• Promote positive guidance techniques.
• Provide a variety of creative and expressive activities.
• Manage classroom through positive redirection, problem-solving, and active listening.
• Follow routines that have been established to ensure smooth transitions.
• Communicate with children at their developmental level.
• Answer questions while children engage in their explorations.
• Lead small groups and prepare learning activities.
• Use a variety of methods (songs, art, outdoor activities) to motivate abilities.
• Display inclusive practices to accommodate children with special needs.
• Utilize classroom materials and routines to promote an environment conducive to age-appropriate levels of development, interests, and special needs of the children.
• Assist in documentation of student work; such as portfolios, and wall displays.
• Maintain an open line of communication with parents and provide appropriate information (after speaking with your team) and share relevant information from parents with the team.

Requirements

• One-year experience
• CPR/First-Aid Certification
• Criminal Background Check

Nice To Haves

• CDA Credential
• TCC
• Associate Degree

Benefits

• Full benefits package
• Employee incentives
• Swag wear provided
• Fun, supportive, team atmosphere
• Paid Time-Off