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Benefits:
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
Postion: Floater
Job Description: Assists multiple classroom teachers in instructing children in activities according to an approved curriculum designed to promote social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Maintains a safe and healthy learning environment.
Job Description: Assists multiple classroom teachers in instructing children in activities according to an approved curriculum designed to promote social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Maintains a safe and healthy learning environment.
Essential Functions/Job Responsibilities:
- Works with Lead/Assistant Teachers in setting up and maintaining the classroom to ensure a safe, fun and age-appropriate learning environment.
- Makes the classroom available for tours for prospective families as requested.
- Takes appropriate steps to clean and sanitize classrooms, materials, and restrooms.
- Assists with the preparation of the classroom for daily activities and assists in the cleanup after activities are complete.
- Assists with meal and snack preparation and provides any feeding assistance needed by children.
- Treats the children with dignity and respect, displaying friendly, enthusiastic and caring behavior, while guiding them in a positive manner and teaching them to respect themselves and others.
- Recognizes and considers the background, special talents and interests, style and pace of learning of each child and provides developmentally appropriate activities.
- Provides ample supervision to prevent injuries and accidents.
- Reports any injuries or accidents to the Center management.
- Partners with Lead teacher, Center Director and/or Owner on any parent follow-up and communication
- Supervises the children as required by the Center and state regulations and according to the lesson plans; functions as the lead teacher in the absence of Lead teacher when needed.
- Participates with the children in activities in the classroom and playground.
- Maintains confidentiality of all information on the children and their families.
- Reports suspected child abuse or neglect as mandated by state regulations.
- Attends all staff meetings, training sessions, meetings and programs as requested by the Director/Owner.
- Performs other duties as requested by the Lead/Assistant Teacher or Director/Owner.
- Will work in other classrooms as needed based on staffing needs
Skills & Abilities:
- Demonstrates integrity, honesty, and professionalism
- Knowledge and understanding of all current applicable child care regulations
- Excellent customer service skills and ability to problem solve, manage conflict
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Excellent time management skills
- Commitment to complete annual state licensing training requirements
- Ability to work flexible schedule consistent with hours of operation, and ability to adapt hours to the needs of the business
- Proficient in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
- Ability to balance multiple priorities
Education & Qualifications:
- Must meet state licensing requirements for education and experience with WORKS Letter from DCDEE
- Knowledge of Early childhood education curriculum preferrable have taken EDU119
- Ability to be trained in CPR & First Aid certification
- High School Diploma or Equivalent- Preferred to have EDU 119
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