Floater Teacher

Amazing Explorers Academy; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazing Explorers Academy is seeking a Preschool Floater responsible for assisting lead teachers in managing a classroom of children. This role requires adaptability, professionalism, and a pleasant demeanor.

The Floater will supervise activities, maintain a clean and safe environment, and act as a mediator between children. Certification in child CPR and the ability to lift children are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Adapts to different classroom environments.
• Professional demeanor, dependable, and friendly.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during all activities.
• Counsel children with social or academic issues.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the classroom.
• Assist with mealtimes and clean-up.
• Participate in staff and parent meetings.

Skills

Ability to supervise children

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Professionalism

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
• Works together with other educators, discussing progress and sharing ideas

Preschool Floater Requirements

• 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