Flexible Support Staff (Floater)

La Mère Academy•Leander, TX

1d•$16 - $20

About The Position

La Mere Academy is seeking a Flexible Support Staff member (Floater) to support its early childhood education team. The role contributes to educating children and building their confidence by providing classroom supervision and care, implementing lesson plans and daily schedules, and supporting children’s development. The staff member may assist in other capacities as determined by the Director or designee. The position involves maintaining a safe, attractive, and well-kept classroom and shared spaces; communicating positively and consistently with children; collaborating with the Leadership Team on parent-teacher conferences and student evaluations; and attending required meetings, workshops, training, and school functions. Compensation is $16–$20 per hour depending on experience, paid bi-weekly, with direct deposit available.

Requirements

Love of small children.
Friendly and enthusiastic demeanor, strong work ethic, cooperative team spirit, and a highly professional and dependable approach.
High school diploma, GED, or higher.
CPR and First Aid certifications.
Meet the basic requirements of the local child care regulatory agency.
Knowledge of the social, emotional, and creative needs of young children.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds in connection with handling children, facilitating programs, ensuring child safety, and responding to potential emergencies.
For Infant and Young Toddler teachers, ability to properly lift infants into and out of a crib.
Willingness to attend training.

Nice To Haves

A degree in early childhood education or a CDA.
Previous teaching or assistant teaching experience in a licensed early childhood program.

Responsibilities

Supervise children and manage the daily functions of a classroom.
Follow La Mere Academy rules and applicable local, state, and national regulations concerning children's health, safety, and care.
Assess each child's developmental needs on an ongoing basis.
Implement approved lesson plans and the daily classroom schedule.
Plan parent-teacher conferences and student evaluations with a member of the Leadership Team.
Maintain an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore, and make decisions confidently.
Provide children with verbal recognition and acceptance while setting clear and consistent behavioral expectations.
Perform classroom, common-area, and playground maintenance and housekeeping duties.
Attend required staff meetings, workshops, and school functions.
Maintain a professional personal appearance in accordance with the Employee Handbook.
Assist in other capacities as determined necessary by the Director or designee.