Job description

A 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 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 11 AM

Work Location: In person

Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.