Early Childhood Education Float Teacher

Seattle Hebrew Academy; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Hebrew Academy is seeking an experienced Early Childhood Float Teacher to support across classrooms and cover absences, helping maintain a safe, joyful learning environment for our youngest learners.

The ideal candidate will enjoy working with young children, be flexible to adapt to different classrooms, and contribute to our professional learning community through collaboration and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Loves working with young children and creating nurturing environments.
• Patient, kind, energetic, dependable, and flexible.
• Works well as part of a collaborative team.
• Comfortable taking direction from various classroom teachers.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support across the Early Childhood Department as assigned.
• Step into classrooms to provide coverage for teacher absences, breaks, meetings, planning time, or additional classroom needs.
• Work collaboratively with lead teachers and assistants to support routines, lessons, centers, and activities.
• Actively supervise students during activities, meals, rest time, outdoor play, and transitions.
• Build warm, caring relationships with students and support social-emotional development.

Skills

Loves young children

Team collaboration

Flexible/adaptable

Strong communication

Education

Early childhood education credits

Job description

Early Childhood Float Teacher

Seeking experienced Early Childhood Float Teacher. Candidates should be highly motivated to grow professionally, work collaboratively and to become part of our professional learning community. Seattle Hebrew Academy supports teacher growth and development through professional mentoring, peer mentoring, professional development, teacher collaboration and opportunities for growth. Seattle Hebrew Academy is a Modern Orthodox Jewish Day School, serving the greater Seattle community for over 70 years. SHA provides exceptional academics and inspired Judaic Studies to students from Early Childhood through 8th Grade. Seattle Hebrew Academy - founded on love of God & Torah - educates students, families, and community within an atmosphere of K'vod HaTalmid, student dignity. The Float Teacher plays an important role in creating a nurturing, safe, joyful, and developmentally appropriate environment for our youngest learners. This position works across Early Childhood classrooms based on the needs of the program each day. The ideal candidate enjoys working with young children, is comfortable moving between classrooms and age groups, and is able to quickly become a supportive and positive presence for both students and teachers.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support across the Early Childhood Department as assigned.
• Step into classrooms to provide coverage for teacher absences, breaks, meetings, planning time, or additional classroom needs.
• Work collaboratively with lead teachers and assistants to support classroom routines, lessons, centers, and activities.
• Actively supervise students during classroom activities, transitions, meals and snacks, rest time, outdoor play, and other parts of the school day.
• Build warm, caring, and respectful relationships with students.
• Support children with social emotional development, problem solving, independence, and age appropriate self regulation.
• Reinforce classroom expectations and routines using positive and consistent language.
• Assist with classroom preparation, organization, setup, and cleanup as needed.
• Help maintain safe, organized, welcoming, and engaging learning environments.
• Observe and respond to individual student needs while following guidance from classroom teachers and the Early Childhood Director.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with teachers, administrators, students, and families.
• Maintain student confidentiality and follow all school policies and procedures.
• Be flexible and willing to adjust responsibilities throughout the day based on the needs of students and the Early Childhood program.

Qualifications

• Loves working with young children and understands the importance of creating a nurturing early childhood environment.
• Is patient, kind, energetic, dependable, and flexible.
• Works well as part of a collaborative team.
• Is comfortable taking direction from different classroom teachers and adapting to different classroom routines.
• Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is able to actively supervise young children and engage with them throughout the school day.
• Has experience working with young children in a preschool, childcare, camp, school, or similar setting; early childhood classroom experience and early childhood education credits.
• Demonstrates professionalism, good judgment, and reliability.
• Is committed to supporting the mission, values, and community of Seattle Hebrew Academy.

The Early Childhood Float Teacher is an important member of our team, helping ensure that our classrooms remain well supported and that every child experiences a safe, caring, engaging, and joyful school day. Salary depending upon experience.