Floater

POSITION SUMMARY The floater will assist in the implementation of the physical, emotional, social and intellectual development of the children in the classroom he/she is covering.
Toward this end, the floater will be supervised by the center director and/or the assistant director.
Duties shall include, but are not necessarily limited to, provide supervision, guidance and support to the children in the classrooms, work with classroom teacher on activity implementation consistent with the center’s core curriculum, interface with parents, and assist in maintaining orderly in classrooms and attend continuing education workshops and conferences as required by licensing regulations or funding sources.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Implement lesson plans consistent with the center’s core curriculum under the direction of the director, instructional leader, and/or head teacher Promote the health, safety and well-being of students through a consistent schedule of supervised recreation, snacks and naps Assist with the completion of accurate, informative daily reports for each student Maintain a sanitary, attractive, orderly learning environment within assigned classroom Interface with parents in a professional and cordial manner Participate in unscheduled and scheduled supervisory conferences Participate in continuing education as required by State regulations or funding sources Ensure development and maintenance of positive emotional climate including classroom management strategies that support social/emotional development.
Provide assistance to director to cover in different classrooms as needed Other duties as assigned PQI Functions: Identify patterns and trends of administrative services Use results of data to inform supervisor of trends that may impact services QUALIFICATIONS Hold a High School diploma or GED and at least five hundred forty (540) hours of documented experience working with unrelated pre-school children Child CPR/First Aid certification Possess the personal qualities necessary to care for and work with children Be at least 18 years of age REQUIRED: A pre-employment health certification, including a documented, negative tuberculin test or normal chest x-ray is required as well as a criminal background check EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Catholic Charities offers access to a comprehensive array of benefits, including: For Good Health: Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance For a Secure Future: Life, AD&D and Long-term disability insurance For Retirement: 403(b) Plan, with employer matching contributions for eligible employees For Career Advancement: Training and development opportunities and for Licensed Clinicians ability to apply for the education Loan Forgiveness Program under The National Services Health Corp.
For Work Life Balance: Generous paid time off; including vacation and sick time.
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