Family Focus Floater Teacher

Family Focus has a regular Teacher Aide/ Floater substitute position available to support the Brunswick Facility.

General Description:

Teacher Aid substitutes/ Floaters are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, educational, developmentally appropriate, and nurturing environment for children and a welcoming attitude towards parents.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old and possess a High School Diploma/GED
• Must have a minimum of a CDA or equivalent (a) or be enrolled in a program leading to a CDA or equivalent, be actively participating in the program, and demonstrating progress toward the CDA or equivalent

OR

• Have or be working towards an (b) associates degree or (c) baccalaureate degree program

(a) Equivalence to CDA: A minimum of 12 college credits (semester hours) in early childhood education, child

development, elementary education or early childhood special education that encompasses the following: Child development and learning of children birth through kindergarten; family and community relationships; observing, documenting, and assessing young children; teaching and learning; and professional practices and development.

(b) Associates degrees should be in child development-early childhood education. Equivalence is defined as 60 college

credits, with 30 college credits (semester hours) in child development-early childhood education, child development,

elementary education or early childhood special education that encompasses the following: child development and learning of young children birth through kindergarten; family and community relationships; observing, documenting, and assessing young children; teaching and learning; and professional practices and development.

(c) Baccalaureate degrees should be in early childhood education, child development, elementary education

or early childhood special education that encompasses the following: child development and learning of young children birth through kindergarten; family and community relationships; observing, documenting, and assessing young children; teaching and learning; and professional practices and development. Equivalence is defined as a baccalaureate degree in any discipline with a minimum of 36 college credits (semester hours) in early childhood education, child development, elementary education or early childhood special education that encompasses the following: child development and learning of young children birth through kindergarten; family and community relationships; observing, documenting, and assessing young children; teaching and learning; and professional practices and development, including relevant field-based experience.

Requirements:

• Apply for and maintain a professional membership with the MRTQ Registry.
• Continue to pursue education/training.
• Must be reliable.
• Must be flexible in receiving assignments or adapting to changes in the program.
• Must be physically able to perform the job of a teacher of young children.

Responsibilities:

• Supervision/Care of children in their daily routines.
• Set up and maintain the classroom environment, making changes in the environment as necessary to meet educational or safety needs.
• Assist in cleaning the classroom, toys, bathrooms, and other areas of the Center as needed.
• Work cooperatively with Teachers and the Program Director.
• Assist in planning developmentally appropriate activities.
• Assist in implementing curriculum to best serve the developmental and individual needs of the children.
• Assist in observing and assessing children on an ongoing basis.
• Assist in creating and maintaining children’s portfolios.
• Assist in creating and maintaining classroom portfolios.
• Assist with teacher/parent conferences.
• Respect confidentiality of families and staff.
• Maintain open communication with parents and lead teacher, share necessary information about their child’s daily activities.
• Protects all children from physical punishment or verbal abuse by anyone in any program activity, and immediately reports any such incident to the center director or person in charge.
• As needed attend Curriculum Planning meetings, Staff meetings, Team meeting, Annual Training Day, and other meetings as needed to promote a quality program.
• Prepare and follow through on yearly Training Plan, to include CPR/First Aid Certification. As of this review Licensing requires a minimum of 30 hours a year of training.
• Ensures appropriate curriculum using Creative Curriculum and Maine Early Learning Guidelines.
• Use equipment and supplies safely and conscientiously, keeping physical environment clean and orderly. Help maintain facility in a safe and satisfactory condition.
• Inspect the school site and equipment for potential safety hazards; taking corrective action or informing the Supervisor to prevent injuries.
• Contribute to the operation of the center by participating in staff meetings and sharing information gained through attendance at workshops and professional reading.
• Work as a member of a team to ensure continuity and high standard of quality in all classrooms in the center.
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Director or Lead Teacher.

Duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar in nature, related or a logical assignment.

This job description is subject to change by Family Focus as requirements of the job change.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $16.50 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17