Child Care Teacher-Floater

Sac and Fox Tribe of Iowa; Tama Township (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sac and Fox Tribe of Iowa is seeking a Child Care Teacher (Floater) in the Child Care department. This non-exempt role provides classroom activities and supervision when a teacher is absent, with a focus on safety and child development.

You will design activities, support emotional wellbeing, and maintain open communication with parents. The annual salary ranges from $35,235 to $47,569, reflecting essential duties and professional growth opportunities within the center.

Qualifications

• BS or AA in Early Childhood Development, CDA, CoM, or CCP within 18 months of hire.
• At least one year of experience as classroom teacher in child care setting.
• Excellent knowledge of child development and up-to-date education methods.
• Ability to create lesson plans.
• Be able to lift children multiple times daily.
• Pass enhanced background check.

Responsibilities

• Implement classroom activities in the absence of a teacher or daily as needed.
• Design and follow a full schedule of activities and discover suitable teaching material.
• Provide supervision and ensure daily class functionality.
• Use a range of teaching methods to enhance children's abilities.
• Maintain communication with parents and update them on progress.
• Observe children and promote concord; identify behavioral issues and action needed.
• Collaborate with colleagues and adhere to safety regulations.

Education

BS or AA in Early Childhood Development

Child Development Associate (CDA)

Certificate of Mastery (CoM)

Certified Childcare Professional (CCP)

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Child Care Teacher (Floater) DEPARTMENT: Child Care

Classification: Non-Exempt CATEGORY: Essential

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for implementing classroom activities either in the absence of a teacher or on a daily basis in place of a teacher as needed.
• Design and follow a full schedule of activities and discover suitable teaching material
• Responsible for overall supervision and daily class functionality
• Balance your teaching between logical and social exercises
• Provide basic care and caregiving activities
• Use a wide range of teaching methods (stories, media, indoor or outdoor games, drawing etc) to enhance the child's abilities
• Support emotional wellbeing of the children
• Remain in constant communication with parents and update them on the progress of their children
• Observe children's interactions and promote the spirit of concord
• Identify behavioral problems and determine the right course of action
• Collaborate with other colleagues
• Adhere with teaching standards and safety regulations as established by organization policies and procedure
• Supervise children at all times - in classroom, on playground, on field trips, during parties, etc.
• Report all injuries/accidents occurring during shift to Center Director
• Be willing to gain more knowledge, experience, and training in the field of Early Childhood Development by attending Center staff meetings and local, state, regional, and national child care meetings/training.
• Maintain client, employee, and agency confidentiality.
• Maintain classroom in a clean and orderly manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• BS or AA in Early Childhood Development, Child Development Associate (CDA), Certificate of Mastery (CoM), Certified Childcare Professional (CCP), or willingness to obtain CDA/CoM/CCP within 18 months of hire.
• At least one year of experience as classroom teacher in child care setting
• Excellent knowledge of child development and up-to-date education methods
• Ability to create lesson plans
• Patience, flexibility and love for children
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Certificate in mandatory reporter, first aid and CPR or willing to obtain within the first month of employment.
• Be able to lift children assigned to your care multiple times daily
• Must pass enhanced background check

SUPERVISION

Supervised by the Child Care Center Director.

SALARY LEVEL

Annual Salary Range: $35,235 - $47,569