Floating Preschool Teacher

The Goddard School of Chicago (South Loop), IL; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Goddard School of South Loop in Chicago, IL is seeking a dependable, nurturing Part-Time Floating Preschool Teacher to support our classrooms throughout the school day. You will join Lead Teachers and the leadership team to help maintain safe, engaging and well-organized classrooms.

As a Floating Teacher, you will work across Preschool and other early childhood areas, engaging children through play, conversations, routines and learning activities while modeling positive guidance.

Qualifications

• Eligible to meet Illinois DCFS requirements for an early childhood classroom.
• Previous childcare or preschool experience is preferred.
• Vaccination as required for school staff.

Responsibilities

• Support Preschool and other early childhood classrooms as needed.
• Engage children through play, conversations, learning activities and routines.
• Provide attentive active supervision at all times.
• Assist with transitions, meals, outdoor play, rest time and learning activities.
• Follow classroom routines and positive guidance practices.
• Maintain clean, organized and inviting classrooms.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and coworkers.
• Adapt to different classrooms and needs of each group.
• Follow all school, licensing, health and safety procedures.
• Support management with school-wide events and facility tasks.

Skills

Reliable

Punctual

Flexible

Team player

Patient

Professional communication

Education

Early Childhood Education coursework

Job description

Benefits:

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

The Goddard School of South Loop – Chicago, IL

Part-Time | Preschool / Early Childhood Education

Do you enjoy working with young children and like the variety of supporting different classrooms and age groups?

The Goddard School of South Loop is looking for a dependable, nurturing and energetic Part-Time Floating Preschool Teacher to support our classrooms throughout the school day.

As a Floating Teacher, you will work alongside our Lead Teachers and leadership team to help maintain safe, engaging and well-supported classrooms.

What You'll Do

• Support Preschool and other early childhood classrooms as needed
• Actively engage with children through play, conversations, learning activities and routines
• Provide attentive active supervision at all times
• Help teachers with classroom transitions, meals, outdoor play, rest time and learning activities
• Follow classroom routines and positive guidance practices
• Assist with maintaining clean, organized and inviting classrooms
• Build positive relationships with children, families and coworkers
• Step confidently into different classrooms and adapt to the needs of each group
• Follow all school, licensing, health and safety procedures
• Support Management as needed with school wide events, facility maintenance, office and storage management

We’re Looking for Someone Who Is

• Warm, patient and genuinely enjoys working with children and can engage with children in absence of homeroom teacher
• Reliable and punctual
• Flexible and comfortable working in different classrooms
• Engaged and willing to jump in wherever support is needed
• Professional and respectful in communication
• A strong team player
• Receptive to feedback and interested in learning
• Able to meet Illinois DCFS requirements for an early childhood classroom

Previous childcare or preschool experience is preferred. Early Childhood Education coursework is a plus.

Why Join Our Team?

We believe great care for children starts with supporting the teachers who care for them.

Our teachers benefit from a supportive leadership team, professional development opportunities, classroom resources, employee appreciation and opportunities to grow within the school.

This can be a great opportunity for an ECE student, experienced Assistant Teacher, former teacher returning to the field, or educator looking for consistent part-time hours.

If you are dependable, enjoy being part of a team and want your workday to make a difference for young children, we would love to meet you.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday 2 PM to 6 PM or 3 PM to 6 PM.

Work Location: In person

Note: Must be vaccinated