What are the responsibilities and job description for the Floating Teacher position at First Presbyterian Church?
Preschool Program Floating Teacher
Job Description
General Description: The floating teacher will assume the responsibility of a classroom teacher for thirty-minute increments in a rotation of classrooms throughout the day. He or she will also assist with arrival procedures, as well as lunch and rest time supervision. The hours of a floating teacher are Monday-Friday 7:30am-12:30pm. The floating teacher shall report to the Preschool Director.
Qualifications: The person selected for this position should be professionally prepared as a teacher of young children, or have experience working with young children. This person should be knowledgeable about child development and early childhood education. He or she must be a sensitive and mature individual who is able to relate well to both children and adults.
Required by Licensing: Medical Exam, Criminal Background Check and Fingerprinting, Maltreatment Check, 2 Letters of Recommendation, Resume, Proof of Negative TB Test, On-line Pre-service and Child Abuse/Neglect Training, copy of diploma or transcripts (if applicable).
Additional Requirements: Drug testing on request, COVID19 vaccination
Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
⬥ Supervise and implement the program for the classes in accordance with the philosophy and policies of the Preschool Ministry and the standards of West Virginia licensing.
⬥ Foster student independence and providing comfort during arrival procedures.
⬥ Develop an appreciation for the individual child in relationship to his cultural and socioeconomic background.
⬥ Respond to each child with dignity and respect.
⬥ Foster each child’s awareness of his/her role as an integral member of a group
⬥ Assume an equal share of the joint housekeeping responsibilities of the staff.
⬥ Attend all staff meetings, training programs, courses, and other professional growth.
⬥ Work with the Preschool Director to keep one’s own personnel file up to date.
⬥ Be a team player with the staff as a whole, assisting teachers, the Director, and Assistant Director with tasks as needed.
⬥ Supervise lunch and a transition to rest time for Extended Day students.
⬥ Assist in public-relations events sponsored by the school.
First Presbyterian Church Preschool Program does not discriminate on the basis of color, race, religion, nation origin, sexual orientation, disability, cultural heritage, political beliefs, marital status, or gender in hiring or enrollment practices.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $15
