Assistant Teacher - Floater

Master St Vincent De Paul Of Baltim; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Vincent de Paul seeks an Assistant Teacher - Floater to provide a stimulating environment for growth across multiple Head Start sites. The role covers staff absences and requires adaptability to varying classrooms and teaching styles.

Responsibilities include developing lesson plans, observing behavior, maintaining records, and building positive relationships with families. CDA/Associate’s degree and 90-hour cert are preferred; one year of classroom experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• 90 Hour Certification required.
• CDA or Associate’s Degree required.
• 1 year classroom experience preferred.
• Experience with homelessness or at-risk populations is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide a stimulating environment for growth, well-being and development of the child.
• Float to various Head Start locations to cover absences across sites.
• Move between classrooms and adapt to different teaching styles.
• Provide a safe, organized learning environment with appropriate materials.
• Support as a third person in the classroom for assigned child when needed.
• Develop written lesson plans and ongoing observations; make referrals as needed.
• Establish positive relationships with parents and plan conferences.
• Maintain records (attendance, meals, individualized documentation) and report needs.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

CDA or Associate’s Degree

90 Hour Certification

Job description

Summary

Under the supervision of the Teacher the Assistant Teacher - Floater is responsible for providing a stimulating environment for the growth, well-being and development of the child. The Assistant Teacher Floater will cover ongoing and sporadic staff absences across multiple sites in the HS program. Placement is not predictable and will vary throughout the year.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Assignment:
• In the absence of the Teacher or Assistant Teacher, is responsible for providing a stimulating environment for the growth, well-being and development of the child.
• Move between classrooms as needed, reporting to the site or classroom where a teacher or Assistant teacher is absent, and adjusting to different teaching styles and classrooms
• Provide a safe environment. Select materials and equipment and arrange the room to provide an environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental level and learning style of the children.
• Float to various Head Start locations across the agency based on the daily classroom coverage need.
• Provide support as a third person in the classroom as a one-on-one to an assigned child when needed.
• Provide the group with a positive routine and with simple rules that are understood and accepted by children and adults.
• Provide activities and experiences which encourage questioning, probing and problem- solving skills appropriate to developmental level and learning style of the children.
• Help children to acquire and use language as a means of communicating their thoughts, feelings and understanding of others. Provide experiences that stimulate children to explore and express their creative ability
• Help children to know, accept and appreciate themselves as individuals. Help each child develop a sense of independence and acquire the ability to express, understand and control feelings. Encourage feelings of mutual respect among the children in the group.
• Establish positive and productive relationships with parents and encourage them to participate in the Center's activity. Plan regular parent conferences with parents and make home visits.
• Develop the written individualized education plans as well as written weekly lesson plans.
• Develop the initial and ongoing observations, assessments, and recording of each child's behavior and make appropriate referrals based upon assessments, team planning sessions, CDT, etc.
• Maintain all necessary record keeping, (e.g. meal count, attendance, documentation of individualizing for each child, etc.) and make regular inspections and report the need for repair/-replacement of classroom supplies and equipment.
• Plan for and participate in the team planning sessions.
• Serve as a member of CDT when appropriate.
• Work cooperatively with other staff members in implementation of Center plans, activities, polices, and rules.
• Follow written policies and regulations established by the Center, Health Department and granting agency.
• Participate in workshops, seminars and assigned training programs that will facilitate ongoing professional development.
• Responsible for the class in the absence of the Teacher.
• In the performance of the job functions, the Assistant Teacher will demonstrate commitment through participation in ongoing training leading to the proficiency in the CDA competencies.

SECONDARY DUTIES

• Upholds the vision, mission and values of St. Vincent de Paul.
• Assists with and attends special events held by the Center and St. Vincent de Paul as necessary, attends meetings etc.
• Creates an atmosphere of care and respect for staff, volunteers and clients.
• Supports a welcoming and positive environment for volunteers and works with them effectively.
• Other duties as assigned, within the scope of the position.

Qualifications

• 90 Hour Certification required
• CDA or Associate’s Degree, required.
• 1 year classroom experience, preferred
• Experience working with people who are/have experienced homelessness, living with substance abuse/mental health problems, and/or at-risk populations,
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience setting and accomplishing program outcomes.
• Ability to interact with people of varying ages and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Sound computer skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• X Primarily Indoor Work

TYPE OF WORK

• X MEDIUM WORK: Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects up to 25 pounds.