Early Childhood - Support/Floater Teacher

Summary Passionate about early childhood education? Join our tight-knit team, where you're more than an employee and make an impact! Inspire minds shape the future with us! The support staff/floater supports the teachers and director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. They must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the assistant teacher observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Assistant teachers are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of admin and teachers as needed. Duties Assist in the implementation of learning activities and encourage participation by children. Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, order, and availability of classroom materials. Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports. Follow all center policies and state regulations. Ensure a healthy classroom environment ? including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children. Maintain personal professional development by staying up to date on state mandated hours/trainings. Ability to utilize classroom management skills Following closing procedures as listed in classrooms with opening/closing classrooms. Requirements Flexibility and working in classrooms as scheduled/needed. Comfortable working with a variety of age groups from 6 weeks to 10 years of age. Reliability and consistency Promptness and punctuality High energy. Ability to work well with others. Strong oral and written communication skills. A strong understanding of child development. Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Must clear full background check. Must pass health screening. Nice To Haves Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification. 6 months of childcare experience in a DSS licensed childcare facility. Benefits Supportive administrative team Center Holiday Closures Christmas Holiday Break Weekends Off Birthday Celebrations Performance Bonuses and/or increases. Rewards & Recognition Casual dress code Paid Training Team building