Float Preschool Teacher — Shape Young Minds Across Classrooms

mwvcaa; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with matching

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

AFLAC coverage

Pet insurance

Continuing education

Job summary

MWVCAA is hiring a Float Preschool Teacher to support Head Start and Early Head Start classrooms across the region. You will substitute for absent staff and cover classrooms to promote growth in social-emotional, physical, cognitive and language development.

The position offers opportunities for professional development, a benefitted full-time role, and a community-focused mission dedicated to equity and opportunity.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Float Teacher I: Associate's Degree with 18 ECE credits.
• Float Teacher II: Bachelor's Degree with 18 ECE credits.
• Two years of experience in early childhood programs.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a Teacher in assigned classrooms, with emphasis on classroom duties and record-keeping.
• Ensures safety in the classroom at all times, with active supervision of children.
• Records children's daily attendance and collaborates with site team on absences.
• Develops relationships with children to support social-emotional growth and language development.
• Performs home visits, conferences, and IFSP meetings when assigned to cover a class.
• Uses PBIS notes and Health Alert Lists to ensure supportive strategies.
• Attends trainings and meetings to stay current in early childhood education.

Skills

Empathy

Microsoft Office

Videoconferencing

Web Tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related with 18 ECE credits

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related with 18 ECE credits

Two years of experience in early childhood programs

Tools

Driver license

Central Background Registry

CPR/First Aid Certification

Food Handlers Card

Pre-employment physical

Drug screenings

Job description

MWVCAA is hiring a Float Preschool Teacher to support Head Start and Early Head Start classrooms across the region. You will substitute for absent staff and cover classrooms to promote growth in social-emotional, physical, cognitive and language development.

The position offers opportunities for professional development, a benefitted full-time role, and a community-focused mission dedicated to equity and opportunity.