Floating Daycare Teacher

The Goddard School; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goddard School in Chicago is hiring a Floating Teacher responsible for establishing a safe, nurturing learning environment. This role involves actively supervising children, assisting lead teachers, and maintaining cleanliness while supporting educational philosophies. Candidates must have a high school diploma with credits in early childhood development or a related certificate.

Benefits

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and support the education program using 'learning through play' philosophy.
• Ability to interact closely with children while ensuring supervision.
• Willingness to clean and sanitize surfaces and learning materials.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teacher in responsibilities including cleaning and active supervision.
• Help distribute food and ensure classroom equipment is maintained.
• Promote healthy eating practices and adhere to emergency procedures.

Skills

Effective communication

Crisis management

Active supervision

Support of educational programs

Cleaning and sanitizing

Education

High School Diploma with at least 12 credits in Early Childhood Development

Child Development Certificate or higher

Tools

iPads

Job description

Job description

An Floating teacher at The Goddard School is responsible for helping to establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. A Resource is responsible for working with all the staff members as per the responsibilities assigned by the management.

Qualifications:

A Floater Staff must meet the qualifications of:

- The ability to understand and support the education program using “learning through play” philosophy.

- The ability to interact closely with children at their level, within sight and sound supervision at all times.

- The ability to change children’s diapers and/or assist in toileting (where necessary);

- The ability to communicate effectively and professionally with school personnel, children and parents.

- The ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies.

-The ability to safely walk children from room to room or playground or an outdoor area.

-Willing to clean and sanitize surfaces and learning materials regularly and as needed basis

- Ability to break teachers during nap times while supervising children actively at all times

- Ability to obtain resources to support learning environment in the classrooms

-Ability to use ipads for assisting teachers with daily reports

A Floater Staff must meet one of the following educational requirements:

• High School Diploma with at least 12 credits in Early Childhood Development or related field
• A Child Development Certificate or higher preferred

Responsibilities

The Floater/Assistant teacher’s responsibilities include assisting the lead teacher in implementing the lead teacher’s responsibilities including but, not limited to the following:

• cleaning and sanitizing
• active supervision
• Helping teacher with resources
• Assist food staff with distribution
• Opening and closing Checklists
• Ensure that classroom equipment is in good repair
• Understand and implement The Goddard School emergency procedure(s)
• Promote healthy eating practices at lunch and snack times
• Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements
• Perform minor cleaning responsibilities (e.g., spills) immediately
• Perform major cleaning during times when children are not present
• Understand and adhere to the GSI Behavior Policy
• Encourage empathetic and respectful feelings for others, as well as the environment, through positive modeling
• Respect cultural and ethnic diversity
• Promote “learning through play” philosophy and educational objectives

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Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday: 7 AM to 1 PM , 11 AM to 3 PM and 2 PM to 6 PM.

Work Location: In person