Child Care Floating Teacher
Full Time • Mooresville, NC, Mooresville
Benefits:
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Postion: Floater
Job Description: Assists multiple classroom teachers in instructing children in activities according to an approved curriculum designed to promote social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Maintains a safe and healthy learning environment.
Job Description: Assists multiple classroom teachers in instructing children in activities according to an approved curriculum designed to promote social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Maintains a safe and healthy learning environment.
Essential Functions/Job Responsibilities:
- Works with Lead/Assistant Teachers in setting up and maintaining the classroom to ensure a safe, fun and age-appropriate learning environment.
- Makes the classroom available for tours for prospective families as requested.
- Takes appropriate steps to clean and sanitize classrooms, materials, and restrooms.
- Assists with the preparation of the classroom for daily activities and assists in the cleanup after activities are complete.
- Assists with meal and snack preparation and provides any feeding assistance needed by children.
- Treats the children with dignity and respect, displaying friendly, enthusiastic and caring behavior, while guiding them in a positive manner and teaching them to respect themselves and others.
- Recognizes and considers the background, special talents and interests, style and pace of learning of each child and provides developmentally appropriate activities.
- Provides ample supervision to prevent injuries and accidents.
- Reports any injuries or accidents to the Center management.
- Partners with Lead teacher, Center Director and/or Owner on any parent follow-up and communication
- Supervises the children as required by the Center and state regulations and according to the lesson plans; functions as the lead teacher in the absence of Lead teacher when needed.
- Participates with the children in activities in the classroom and playground.
- Maintains confidentiality of all information on the children and their families.
- Reports suspected child abuse or neglect as mandated by state regulations.
- Attends all staff meetings, training sessions, meetings and programs as requested by the Director/Owner.
- Performs other duties as requested by the Lead/Assistant Teacher or Director/Owner.
- Will work in other classrooms as needed based on staffing needs
Skills & Abilities:
- Demonstrates integrity, honesty, and professionalism
- Knowledge and understanding of all current applicable child care regulations
- Excellent customer service skills and ability to problem solve, manage conflict
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Excellent time management skills
- Commitment to complete annual state licensing training requirements
- Ability to work flexible schedule consistent with hours of operation, and ability to adapt hours to the needs of the business
- Proficient in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
- Ability to balance multiple priorities
Education & Qualifications:
- Must meet state licensing requirements for education and experience with WORKS Letter from DCDEE
- Knowledge of Early childhood education curriculum preferrable have taken EDU119
- Ability to be trained in CPR & First Aid certification
- High School Diploma or Equivalent- Preferred to have EDU 119
Compensation: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Teaching and working at Discovery Point is more than just a “daycare job.” This is your opportunity to make an impact in the lives of the children in your community with a rewarding career path in child care.
Our staff is the heart of each of our childcare centers. Their dedication and focus in caring for and educating the children in their care is such a vital part of what makes Discovery Point so special.
We’re expanding our team with positions available at several of our child care centers. Careers like these need qualified applicants who work well with children and have a passion for education — and for having fun!
OUR MISSION: To build a child care brand committed to providing each child with a nurturing, supportive environment for growth and learning.
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If you’re ready to make an impact in the lives of children in your community, come join the Discovery Point team!
Disclaimer: Each Discovery Point franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the franchise location’s management. All inquiries about employment at this franchise location should be made directly to the franchisee, and not to Discovery Point Franchising.
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