Float Teacher

The Salvation Army Eastern Territory • Cambridge, MA

18h • $16 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army’s Cambridge Corps. is hiring a Float Teacher. This role supports the childcare center by assisting in a variety of classrooms as needed. This role helps ensure a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children while maintaining compliance with all licensing requirements and center policies. The Float Teacher must be flexible, dependable, and comfortable working with children across multiple age groups. In addition to providing classroom support, the Float Teacher plays an important role in the day-to-day operations of the center, helping to ensure consistent, high-quality care and supervision so that every child is supported in a safe and positive learning environment. This job description is not all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential duties of the position. Other duties, responsibilities and tasks may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Experience working with young children preferred.
• Understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Ability to effectively engage with children of various ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to transition smoothly and adapt to different classroom settings and routines.
• Must meet all applicable state licensing requirements, including background checks and required training/certifications.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to support multiple classroom needs.
• Dependable, punctual, and reliable attendance.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Positive, supportive, and child-centered attitude.
• Commitment to maintaining professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
• Sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, climb, twist, and move about the work environment on an occasional to frequent basis.
• Reach, grasp, push, pull, and handle objects such as files, office supplies, equipment, and reference materials, including reaching overhead when necessary.
• Set up, adjust, and operate office equipment and technology commonly used in a professional work environment.
• Use a telephone, computer, and other electronic communication devices effectively.
• Operate standard office equipment, including computers, printers, copiers, scanners, and other related devices.
• Occasionally lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Apply sound judgment and make informed decisions in a variety of situations.
• Analyze information, think critically, and solve complex problems effectively.
• Plan, organize, and manage projects from inception through completion.
• Demonstrate creativity, innovation, intuition, and perceptiveness in addressing challenges and opportunities.
• Adapt to changing priorities while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with colleagues, youth, families, service providers, and community partners.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s Degree Preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom coverage during staff breaks, absences, meetings, and vacations.
• Assist lead teachers with daily classroom activities and lesson implementation.
• Supervise children to always ensure their safety and well-being.
• Support children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development through appropriate age interactions and activities.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment.
• Assist with meal service, snacks, and cleanup procedures.
• Help children with toileting, handwashing, and other personal care needs as appropriate.
• Follow all health, safety, sanitation, and licensing regulations.
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with children, families, and staff.
• Participate in emergency drills and follow center emergency procedures.
• Report any concerns regarding children's health, safety, or behavior to the classroom teacher or Program Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: vacation and sick time, holidays, and up to 3 personal days.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low-cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

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