Child Care Floating Teacher

Discovery Point; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Discovery Point seeks a Floater to support multiple classroom teachers by following an approved curriculum, promoting social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth, and maintaining a safe, healthy learning environment.

You will help prepare classrooms, assist with meals, supervise children, and collaborate with center staff to ensure respectful, developmentally appropriate activities. Strong communication and flexibility are essential.

Qualifications

• Must meet state licensing requirements for education and experience.
• Knowledge of Early childhood education curriculum; EDU119 preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification training.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; EDU119 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist multiple teachers in classrooms following approved curriculum.
• Maintain a safe and healthy learning environment.
• Prepare classroom for daily activities; assist in cleanup.
• Assist with meals and feeding as needed.
• Supervise children; engage in activities with positivity and respect.
• Report injuries or incidents to Center management.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as requested.
• Work in other classrooms as staffing needs require.

Skills

Integrity

Honesty

Professionalism

Regulations knowledge

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Time management

CPR & First Aid

Microsoft Office

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

WORKS Letter (DCDEE)

EDU119 coursework

CPR & First Aid training

Early childhood education curriculum knowledge

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Postion: Floater

Job Description

Assists multiple classroom teachers in instructing children in activities according to an approved curriculum designed to promote social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Maintains a safe and healthy learning environment.

Essential Functions/Job Responsibilities:

• Works with Lead/Assistant Teachers in setting up and maintaining the classroom to ensure a safe, fun and age-appropriate learning environment.
• Makes the classroom available for tours for prospective families as requested.
• Takes appropriate steps to clean and sanitize classrooms, materials, and restrooms.
• Assists with the preparation of the classroom for daily activities and assists in the cleanup after activities are complete.
• Assists with meal and snack preparation and provides any feeding assistance needed by children.
• Treats the children with dignity and respect, displaying friendly, enthusiastic and caring behavior, while guiding them in a positive manner and teaching them to respect themselves and others.
• Recognizes and considers the background, special talents and interests, style and pace of learning of each child and provides developmentally appropriate activities.
• Provides ample supervision to prevent injuries and accidents.
• Reports any injuries or accidents to the Center management.
• Partners with Lead teacher, Center Director and/or Owner on any parent follow-up and communication
• Supervises the children as required by the Center and state regulations and according to the lesson plans; functions as the lead teacher in the absence of Lead teacher when needed.
• Participates with the children in activities in the classroom and playground.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information on the children and their families.
• Reports suspected child abuse or neglect as mandated by state regulations.
• Attends all staff meetings, training sessions, meetings and programs as requested by the Director/Owner.
• Performs other duties as requested by the Lead/Assistant Teacher or Director/Owner.
• Will work in other classrooms as needed based on staffing needs

Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrates integrity, honesty, and professionalism
• Knowledge and understanding of all current applicable child care regulations
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to problem solve, manage conflict
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent time management skills
• Commitment to complete annual state licensing training requirements
• Ability to work flexible schedule consistent with hours of operation, and ability to adapt hours to the needs of the business
• Proficient in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Ability to balance multiple priorities

Education & Qualifications:

• Must meet state licensing requirements for education and experience with WORKS Letter from DCDEE
• Knowledge of Early childhood education curriculum preferrable have taken EDU119
• Ability to be trained in CPR & First Aid certification
• High School Diploma or Equivalent- Preferred to have EDU 119