Floating Preschool Teacher

Benefits:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral program
• Employee assistance program
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

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: Must be CO-VID vaccinated.