Assistant Teacher - Floater

About This Role St. Joseph Children’s Home provides inclusive and compassionate care to ensure a safe home and bright future for every child in our diverse community. We do this through our core values of caring, compassion, relationships, and teamwork. What You’ll Do Essential Functions Maintain confidentiality regarding staff, children, families, board members, and center operations. Complete an annual self‑assessment using the ITERS/ECERS, review it with the team leader and coaches, and set achievable goals for the year. Know the whereabouts and number of children in care, ensuring all children are within sight and sound supervision at all times. Verify identity of adult pick‑ups by checking photo ID and confirming they are on the approved escort list. Perform name‑to‑face attendance checks multiple times daily as per policy. Assist in maintaining a clean, tidy classroom that promotes age‑appropriate physical, emotional, and educational comfort. In the senior teacher’s absence, follow the lesson plans provided. Limit the use of screen time as directed. Engage children in age‑appropriate play. Provide positive guidance, direction, and encouragement using principles of Positive Discipline. Monitor child development, document concerns, and report them to the senior teacher or team lead. Greet children and families at arrival and departure; promote trusting relationships. Pass on all pertinent information regarding a child’s day, including important paperwork, to responsible staff when absent at pick‑up. Complete incident reports for illnesses, injuries, or incidents and notify the team leader; share information with families when applicable. Keep the team leader and senior teacher informed of any problems concerning children, staff, or families. Notify team leader and senior teacher of urgent matters, including serious illness, injury, staff misconduct, or licensing violations. Assist in maintaining consistent, Reggio‑inspired classroom environments. Utilize center materials and supplies responsibly, safely, and engagingly; return them to proper storage after use. Seek assistance from the team leader or curriculum coach when needed. Request supplies at least one week in advance. Serve meals and snacks in compliance with CACFP guidelines and Kentucky childcare regulations; clean up after meals. Acknowledge all children’s allergies and medical alerts; communicate changes. Respond to all electronic communications from CDC leadership promptly. Assist in implementing at least one CDC family event per school year. Work a four‑hour shift at the SJCH Annual Picnic and attend a family event. Obtain all required staff development and training. Attend CDC department meetings and contribute to decision‑making. Safely evacuate children during emergencies and perform name‑to‑face counts before, during, and after drills. Be flexible in daily classroom placement and accommodate staffing needs as directed. Report urgent building maintenance or custodial issues to the team leader. Keep classroom and shared spaces clean, safe, and clutter‑free. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements High School Diploma (or equivalent) required. Experience working with children ages 0‑5 preferred but not required. Nice To Haves Shift preferences: (1) Monday‑Friday 8.5‑hour shifts between 7 AM and 6 PM, or (2) 7:30 AM‑6 PM up to 4 days per week. $500.00 Retention Bonus ($250 after 90 days and $250 after 6 months of satisfactory service). Benefits Full benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance 401(k)/403(b) Plan Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Paid Vacation Days Paid Sick/Personal Days Child Care Discount #J-18808-Ljbffr St. Joseph Children's Home