What are the responsibilities and job description for the Floating Teacher position at The Goddard School of Danbury?
The Goddard School in Danbury is currently interviewing for a part-time Floating Teacher to join our dynamic team. Floating teachers work in multiple classrooms to cover breaks and support classroom teachers when and where extra help is needed. This is a great way to build your experience in the field of early education and child care. A positive, dependable, responsible, dedicated and caring personality is a must!
Must have availability to work Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:00a-3:00p at a minimum, opportunity to work more days/hours if desired as needed.
After an offer of employment is made, individuals must produce a current (within 2 years) physical examination by a physician. Individuals must complete a background check upon hire. Individuals must have the ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, and demonstrate the ability to see and read newsprint, with or without corrective lenses, to speak and be understood under normal circumstances. In addition, they must be able to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds, use arms, hands, legs and feet, with or without corrective devices, to accomplish the job, including the evacuation of the building during emergencies.
Employees are expected to arrive at Goddard each day fully prepared at their scheduled time and support Goddard’s program and policies as well as state licensing policies.
Responsibilities of all staff include, but are not limited to:
Establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment
Advancing physical and intellectual competence
Supporting social and emotional development and to providing positive guidance
Establishing positive and productive relationships with families
Ensuring a well run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs
Maintaining a commitment to professionalism
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $18.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $19