Assistant Teacher/Floater – Support Across All Age Groups

IBT; McLouth (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization is seeking an Assistant Teacher Floater to support all age groups at its child-care center in McLouth, Kansas. The role requires nurturing children’s development and assisting in creating an educational environment. Responsibilities include engaging with children, ensuring they feel respected, and maintaining accurate records. Candidates must be at least 16 years old and willing to learn various teaching techniques. The position offers a supportive atmosphere for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of children and the Center.
• Willing to learn behavioral techniques along with different teaching techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating a conducive classroom environment.
• Perform duties planned by directors.
• Interact with children respectfully and nurture their development.
• Maintain accurate records for children in the assigned classroom.

Skills

Flexibility

Willingness to learn behavioral and teaching techniques

Education

Must be at least 16 years of age

CPR and First Aid

Job description

Integrated Behavioral Technologies, Inc. (IBT) is a non‑profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides behavioral therapy services to children across Kansas, especially in rural and low‑income areas. IBT is seeking an Assistant Teacher Floater – Support Across All Age Groups for The K.I.D.S. Place, its early‑learning and child‑care center in McLouth, Kansas. The center offers care to children ages 2 weeks up to 14 years in a nurturing environment that supports their social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Job Description

Assistant teachers are responsible for providing and maintaining a nurturing and educational environment for the children in their care. They report to the Director and seek guidance from the Lead Teacher assigned to their classroom.

Qualifications

Note: Assistant Teachers must be at least sixteen (16) years of age, as per state guidelines.

Education/Certification: None.

Bonus: CPR and First Aid.

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Must be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the children and the Center.
• Willing to learn behavioral techniques along with different teaching techniques.

Responsibilities and Duties

1. Assist in the creation of a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, and emotional development of children.
2. Perform duties as planned by the Director(s).
3. Assist in implementing the curriculum planned by the Lead Teacher(s), Director(s), or any others designated to plan curriculum activities.
4. Interact with the children in a way that conveys respect and nurturing.
5. Support the social and emotional development of children.
6. Engage in active play with children; this will often mean getting down on the floor to interact with them.
7. Provide activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem‑solving appropriate to the development levels of the children.
8. Maintain accurate and appropriate records for children in the assigned classroom.
9. Attend to the personal hygiene of each child in your care, including changing diapers or soiled clothing and washing hands.
10. Maintain a safe environment based on safety standards set by the Center and state guidelines.
11. Help other staff in assisting children serve themselves meals, as required.
12. Assist in the cleaning and straightening of the classrooms.
13. Work cooperatively and effectively as a team member by communicating and contributing information on a continuous basis.
14. Maintain open, friendly, and cooperative relationships with each child’s family and encourage their involvement in the program.
15. Continue professional development through attending workshops, staff meetings, online KCCTO courses, and other staff development opportunities.
16. Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
17. Perform other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director(s).
18. Maintain accurate and appropriate records for children in the assigned classroom.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Mental Demands

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and to maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Ability to routinely lift children (if assigned to the Infant or Toddler room – must be able to lift a minimum of 20 lbs regularly), move furniture in the classroom, and sustain long hours of active work.

The aforementioned statements describe the general requirements for this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Other duties may be logically assigned as appropriate.