Floater/Substitute

Stepping Stones Preschools; Mansfield (Tioga County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Opportunity to advance

Friendly work environment

Team collaboration

Job summary

Stepping Stones Preschools is seeking dedicated Assistant Teachers who are fun loving and caring with a passion for making a difference in the lives of young children. This year-round position serves as a substitute across multiple sites and prioritizes individuals with prior experience with infants and toddlers.

The role emphasizes classroom management, positive discipline, and implementing developmentally appropriate activities.

Qualifications

• Must meet all state requirements for this position.
• 1+ years of child care experience, especially with children under 5.
• Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality.
• Highly professional and dependable.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills, able to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and manages daily classroom functions.
• A desire to make every moment a teachable one.
• Nurtures, inspires, and delights children in your care.
• Creates a positive, lifelong-learning environment.
• Assesses each child's developmental needs regularly.
• Maintains an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages exploration.
• Attends required staff meetings and school functions.
• Adheres to health, safety, and care regulations.
• Maintains professional appearance and conduct.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ability to work early morning or closing shifts.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Lifting 40 lbs

Education

State childcare requirements

Job description

Stepping Stones Preschools

We are currently looking for dedicated Assistant Teachers who are fun loving and caring individuals, with a passion for making a difference in the lives of young children.

We are looking for someone to fill in or float as a sub between our different sites/locations.

Our teachers are highly responsible and highly reliable! We are looking for a positive role model for our young students! This is a year- round position. We are here to provide our students with an exemplary early education!

We are specifically looking for individuals with prior experience working with infants and toddlers.

Being part of The Stepping Stones Team include:

• The opportunity to make a difference in a child's life

• A working environment in which team members respect one another

• Clear expectations, necessary resources, and support to meet children’s needs

• Training and opportunities for continual learning and development for staff

• Opportunity to advance

• Friendly work environment

A teacher assistant is responsible for general classroom management and supervision, which includes the personal care, hygiene, and positive discipline of the children. The Teacher implements the lesson plans which includes activities for children that stress physical, social, and emotional growth and provides materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in active play. The Teacher prepares materials and classrooms for class activities and conducts all activities in a safe, organized, and productive manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Supervises and manages daily functions for a class of children

• A desire to make every moment a teachable one

• A commitment to nurturing, inspiring, and delighting the children in your care

• A passion for creating lifelong learners

• Assesses each child's developmental needs on an ongoing basis

• Provides an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages creativity, exploration, and decision-making by the children

• Attends all required staff meetings, workshops, and/or school functions as determined by the Director

• Observes all rules and regulations pertaining to the health, safety, and care of children

• Maintains a professional personal appearance, attitude, and work behavior at all times

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Ability to work early morning or closing shift

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must meet all requirements stipulated by the state for this position

• 1+ years of child care experience, specifically with children under the age of 5.

• Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality

• Highly professional and dependable

• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress

• Strong organization skills, able to multi-task, and can manage time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Able to interact with students of all ages and skill levels

• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations

Job Type: Full-time

Experience

• Assistant teaching: 1 year