What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Floating Teacher position at Bloomington Developmental Learning Center?
BDLC is currently looking for a full-time floating teacher. A floating teacher's main responsibility is substituting for teachers who are absent short-term or out for extended periods of time such as maternity leave. Floating teachers must be familiar with implementing developmentally appropriate activities and play experiences for children ages six weeks to five years. Floating teachers can also step into classrooms as additional support when not filling in for an absent teacher.
Hours: M-F 10am-6pm ($16/hr)
Knowledge of Indiana state licensing regulations and Paths to Quality standards preferred
Duties
- Work alongside lead teachers in a play-based early childhood classroom setting
- Implement developmentally appropriate play experiences
- Assist with diapering and toileting
- Meal prep and serving food
- Assist lead teachers with guiding young children's social emotional development through positive, calm interactions
Requirements
TB test, drug screen, and fingerprint background check are required upon hire.
Once hired, all staff must complete the following trainings with support from the center: Child and Abuse and Neglect, Safe Sleep, First Aid/CPR/Universal Precautions, Introduction to Early Childhood Modules 1-3, and Introduction to the Early Childhood Foundations.
HS Diploma required for both, CDA or Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
Nice To Haves
BDLC is a non-profit childcare center with a wonderful sense of community. We have strong views and beliefs regarding the connection between adults and young children. We look for staff that have a strong sense of empathy and respect for young children. We are open to floating teachers with a variety of experience working with children, but we do look for those certain personality traits: calm, respectful, kind, empathic, and willingness to learn!
Benefits
Paid time off, paid holidays when center is closed, tuition reimbursement opportunities, vision and dental insurance, child care discounts
Salary : $16