Elementary Floater Teacher

Description

The Elementary Floater teacher is a full-time position designed to support the students, staff and leadership of Paragon Prep.  Each day the floater will report directly to the campus and receive a teaching assignment  which may include substitute work, classroom support, lesson delivery or other assignments as requested by school leadership. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Be alert at all times by providing proper visual supervision.
• Abide by all safety protocols.
• Assist in the classroom and/or office as needed.
• Special duties as assigned by the supervising Director.
• If a teaching position becomes available during the school year, the floater teacher is the first teacher assigned to the classroom. 
• Attend all staff meetings, including quarterly grade level meetings, and in-house training programs.
• Establish our non-punitive method of classroom discipline, seeking positive rather than negative methods to correct student behavior.
• Perform daily tasks and responsibilities with integrity, making effective use of time schedules and not requiring constant reminders to complete tasks.
• Treat all children with dignity and respect.
• Demonstrate patience and self-control in dealing with students and staff.
• Display energy and enthusiasm, maintaining evident interest in the job.
• Contribute and share ideas freely with other staff members.
• Use appropriate language in and out of the classroom.
• Appropriately dressed, well groomed, and neat.

Competencies: 

Professionalism
Strong customer service skills, both external and internal 
Cooperative
Builds interpersonal relationships
Alert to the needs of others, students, and co-workers
Punctual and reliable
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Flexibility 

Skills/Knowledge/Education:

Experience working with students K-8th in a classroom setting as well as familiarity with the use of technology to deliver lessons is preferred.

Prior to being hired, a teacher shall have a BA or BS degree from an accredited or approved college or university. A transcript and/or copy of the degree from the approved university/college must verify the coursework, or a current and valid teaching credential.