Preschool Floater Teacher

The person selected for this position will also be responsible to serve as a floater and assist the classroom teachers in the general supervision and management of a classroom of children or provide assistance to the principal as needed. Any time a vacancy in the classroom occurs, the floater position may be required to fill these job duties. The floater teacher will work under the direct supervision of the principal.

Duties & Responsibilities

Assist in the classroom and/or front office as needed.

Special duties as assigned by the supervising principal.

Cover front office receptionist duties when needed. Student files, school calendar and phone coverage.

Planning, supervising, and implementing the curriculum in accordance with Kids World policies and procedures.

Being responsible for the ordered arrangement, appearance, and décor of the classroom environment. This will include sharing the joint housekeeping responsibilities of the staff.

Attend all staff meetings and in-house training programs.

Participation in all school events, including but not limited to; Parent/Student Orientation, Winter Programs, Spring Open House, Student Back-to-School Night, Parent Workshops, and Parent Conferences.

Monitor and assess student progress. Maintain close communication with the principal.

Submit weekly lesson plans to the director while covering a classroom.

Establish a non-punitive method of classroom discipline, seeking positive rather than negative methods to correct student behavior.

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.

Maintain a professional attitude and loyalty to the school at all times.

Maintain a friendly and positive attitude toward parents, students, and administration.

Cooperate in the maintenance of interpersonal relationships, refrain from complaining and gossiping.

Alert to the needs of others, students, and co-workers.

Punctual and reliable.

Perform daily tasks and responsibilities with integrity, making effective use of time schedules, and taking the initiative to complete tasks.

Treat all children with dignity and respect.

Demonstrate patience and self-control in dealing with students and staff.

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:

Educational background with early childhood units shall include 12 semester or 18 quarter unit courses that cover the general areas of child growth and development, child, family, and community, and program/curriculum or a Bachelors of Child Development is needed for this opportunity.

Director units a big plus

Must successfully clear criminal background without exemption.

Other details

• Job Function: Early Childhood Education
• Pay Type: Hourly
• Min Hiring Rate: $24.00
• Max Hiring Rate: $28.00