Floater Teacher

Amazing Explorers Academy; Florida; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazing Explorers Academy in Florida is seeking a Preschool Floater to assist the classroom lead teacher and supervise a class of children. The floater will help ensure activities and curriculum are followed and support teachers in daily classroom tasks.

The role requires adaptability to teach in any classroom, a pleasant demeanor, and the ability to interact with students, parents, and staff. CPR certification and the ability to lift 50 pounds are expected.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must meet all state requirements for this position.
• Must be able to adapt to teaching in any classroom.

Responsibilities

• Assists and supervises children during all activities.
• Counsels children when social, academic, or adjustment problems arise.
• Ensures classroom appearance, cleanliness, and a safe environment are maintained.
• Assists with mealtimes and cleanup.
• Helps with academy and classroom paperwork (daily notes, accident reports, attendance).
• Attends staff meetings, academy events, and parent meetings as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned; collaborates with educators and shares progress ideas.

Job description

The Floater is responsible for assisting the classroom lead teacher with the general supervision

and management of a class of children. He or she must be knowledgeable in developmentally

appropriate practices; and have flexible hours that cover the needs of the center. The Floater is

responsible for assisting teachers in supervising all children in their room ensuring activities and

curriculum are adhered to as required by the Director.

Responsibilities:

• Helps and supervises children during all activities
• Counsels children when social, academic, or adjustment problems arise
• Ensures that the appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment of the classroom are
• appropriately maintained
• Helps children with mealtimes and clean-up
• Helps with all academy and classroom paperwork, such as daily tracking notes, student
• accident reports, and attendance reports
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, academy events, and parent meetings as
• requested
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Work together with other educators, discussing your progress and sharing ideas

Preschool Floater requirements are:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must meet all requirements stipulated by the state for this position
• Must be able to adapt to teaching in any of the classrooms
• Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality
• Highly professional and dependable
• Must be able to interact appropriately with students of all ages and skill levels as well as
• with parents, coworkers, and management
• Good ability to act as a mediator between children
• Certification in child CPR
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, sit on the floor, and interact with children