Job description
Job description A Floating Preschool Teacher at The Goddard School is responsible for helping to establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. A Resource is responsible for working with all the staff members as per the responsibilities assigned by the management.
Qualifications
A Floater Staff must meet the qualifications of:
- The ability to understand and support the education program using “learning through play” philosophy.
- The ability to interact closely with children at their level, within sight and sound supervision at all times.
- The ability to change children’s diapers and/or assist in toileting (where necessary);
- The ability to communicate effectively and professionally with school personnel, children and parents.
- The ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies. -The ability to safely walk children from room to room or playground or an outdoor area. -Willing to clean and sanitize surfaces and learning materials regularly and as needed basis
- Ability to break teachers during nap times while supervising children actively at all times
- Ability to obtain resources to support learning environment in the classrooms -Ability to use ipads for assisting teachers with daily reports A Floater Staff must meet one of the following educational requirements:
- High School Diploma with at least 12 credits in Early Childhood Development or related field
- A Child Development Certificate or higher preferred Responsibilities The Floater/Assistant teacher’s responsibilities include assisting the lead teacher in implementing the lead teacher’s responsibilities including but, not limited to the following:
- cleaning and sanitizing
- active supervision
- Helping teacher with resources
- Assist food staff with distribution
- Opening and closing Checklists
- Ensure that classroom equipment is in good repair
- Understand and implement The Goddard School® emergency procedure(s)
- Promote healthy eating practices at lunch and snack times
- Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements
- Perform minor cleaning responsibilities (e.g., spills) immediately
- Perform major cleaning during times when children are not present
- Understand and adhere to the GSI Behavior Policy
- Encourage empathetic and respectful feelings for others, as well as the environment, through positive modeling
- Respect cultural and ethnic diversity
- Promote “learning through play” philosophy and educational objectives Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour Schedule:
- Monday to Friday 2 PM to 6 PM or 3 PM to 6 PM. Work Location: In person Note: Candidate must be CO-VID Vaccinated.