Afterschool Teacher/Child Care Floating Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

• Afterschool teacher from 2:30-6pm
• 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

• 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  

• Must meet state licensing requirements for education and experience with WORKS Letter from DCDEE
• BSAC Certified
• 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