Floater

POSITION SUMMARY

The floater will assist in the implementation of the physical, emotional, social and intellectual development of the children in the classroom he/she is covering . Toward this end, the floater will be supervised by the center d irector and/or the assistant d irector . Duties shall include, but are not necessarily limited to, provide supervision, guidance and support to the children in the classroom s , work with classroom teacher on activity implementation consistent with the c enter ’s core curriculum, in terface with parents, and assist in maint ain ing orderly in classroom s and attend continuing education workshops and conferences as required by licensing regulations or funding sources.

GENER AL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Implement lesson plans consistent with the c enter’s core curriculum under t he direction of the director, instructional leader, and/or head t eacher Promote the health, safety and well-being of students through a consistent schedule of supervised recreation, snacks and naps Assist with the completion of accurate, informative daily reports for each student Maintain a sanitary, attractive, orderly learning environment within assigned classroom Interface with parents in a professional and cordial manner Participate in unscheduled and scheduled supervisory conferences Participate in continuing education as required by State r egulations or funding sources Ensure development and maintenance of positive emotional climate including classroom management strategies that support social/emotional development.

Provide assis tance to director to cover in different classroo ms as needed O ther duties as assigned PQI Functions: Identify patterns and trends of administrative services Use results of data to inform supervisor of trends that may impact services QUALIFICATIONS Hold a High School diploma or GED and at least five hundred forty ( 540 ) hours of documented experience working with unrelated pre-school children Child CPR/First Aid certification Possess the personal qualities necessary to care for and work with children Be at least 18 years of age REQUIRED : A pre-employm ent health certification , including a documented, negative tuberculin test or normal chest x-ray is required as well as a criminal background check