Floater

The floater teacher has the primary responsibility to willingly be adaptable and flexible to meet the specific and unanticipated needs for coverage in any classroom throughout the day as a substitute teacher. Additionally, a floater teacher must be available to work any shift during the hours that the center is open: 7:00 am to 4:30pm. A floater teacher has the secondary responsibility of supporting the classroom teaching team in providing a safe, nurturing environment where children have the opportunity to develop their cognitive, physical, and social-emotional capacity through exploratory play.

• Use daily classroom activities and routines as opportunities to promote children’s social, emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development
• Assist teachers in the development and implementation of a structured classroom environment, including implementation of age-appropriate curriculum (lesson plans)
• Always maintain required adult-child ratios in classroom
• Maintain constant supervision of children (remain within sight and sound of children at all times)
• Follow classroom policies and procedures to ensure the health and safety of children at all times
• Complete and report any symptoms of child abuse to supervisor and child abuse hotline (as a Mandated Reporter)
• Complete daily health checks regarding hygiene, safety, and overall well-being of the children
• Assist with functioning and monitoring of nutrition and food service (following CACFP guidelines)
• Report all staffing and classroom concerns to supervisor in a timely manner
• Supervise classroom routines which includes toileting, diapering, food preparation, and transitions
• Assist in keeping the classroom organized and arranged appropriately
• Assist in organizing classroom materials to carry out activities
• Model appropriate behaviors for children as well as other adults in the classroom (including but not limited to interns, teaching and substitute staff, and volunteers)
• Provide functional training and guidance to interns, substitutes and volunteers assigned to the classroom
• Utilize developmentally appropriate behavior management techniques in the classroom, as needed, to guide and support children’s needs
• Keep teachers and the center management and/or the Early Education Director informed of problems that arise in the classroom
• Follow the proper procedures when releasing children during pick up time
• Assist as needed with assessments, observations and other needed paperwork for clie

• A high school diploma and at least 1 year of significant experience working with children.
• Completion of High School or GED program
• Must be 18 years of age and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to obtain required childcare clearances – FBI Fingerprinting.
• Ability to obtain health assessment and TB test.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

CPR CERTIFICATION