Child Care Center Teacher/Floater

Wayne Community College • Wayne Community College, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher Floater assists the Lead and Assistant Teachers in implementing daily activities, maintaining a safe and nurturing learning environment, and ensuring the well-being of all children. This position offers valuable hands-on experience in early childhood education in a supportive, team-oriented environment. The Child Care Center Teacher/Floater will serve as a caregiver and will work with lead teachers in all age groups, six weeks to five years. The Teacher/Floater will implement the daily program of developmentally appropriate practices and activities for children and assist with identifying each child's capabilities and needs assuring the welfare, health, and safety of the children in the group. Duties include attending required pre-service and in-service training, including, but not limited to SIDS training and First Aid/CPR. The Teacher/Floater maintains compliance with the North Carolina Child Care requirements and will perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Availability to work as needed between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• North Carolina Early Childhood Credential required.
• Must complete Tuberculosis (TB) test and required health screenings prior to the first day of employment.
• Must complete North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) Criminal Background Check prior to the first day of employment.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification required, or must be obtained within the first six weeks of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or current enrollment in an Early Childhood Education program of study.
• Experience working with children ages infant to five years.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills.
• National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC).
• Willingness to enroll in ‘Intro to Early Childhood Education’ (EDU 119) within 6 months of hire and apply for the North Carolina Early Childhood Credential immediately upon successful completion of the course, if the credential is not presented at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead and assistant teachers in implementing daily activities.
• Maintain a safe and nurturing learning environment.
• Ensure the well-being of all children.
• Implement the daily program of developmentally appropriate practices and activities for children.
• Assist with identifying each child's capabilities and needs.
• Assure the welfare, health, and safety of the children in the group.
• Attend required pre-service and in-service training, including SIDS training and First Aid/CPR.
• Maintain compliance with North Carolina Child Care requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition assistance is available for the EDU 119 course.
• Reimbursement for pre-employment screenings (DCDEE criminal background check and fingerprinting, physical examination and TB skin test) if not completed prior to offer.
• Tuition Assistance (for recommended candidates).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED