Early Childhood Float Teacher: Nurturing Class Coverage

The Consortium of Jewish Day Schools; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Hebrew Academy is seeking an experienced Early Childhood Float Teacher to support the Early Childhood Department across classrooms, stepping in to cover absences and assist with routines. You will work with lead teachers to maintain engaging, developmentally appropriate activities and foster a warm, welcoming environment.

The role requires patience, reliability, and strong communication as you supervise young children, support social-emotional development, and contribute to a joyful

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.

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.

Skills

Child engagement

Patience

Team player

Adaptability

Communication

Student supervision

Early childhood experience

Education

Early childhood education credits

Preschool experience

Job description

Seattle Hebrew Academy is seeking an experienced Early Childhood Float Teacher to support the Early Childhood Department across classrooms, stepping in to cover absences and assist with routines. You will work with lead teachers to maintain engaging, developmentally appropriate activities and foster a warm, welcoming environment.

The role requires patience, reliability, and strong communication as you supervise young children, support social-emotional development, and contribute to a joyful