Floater - Teacher (All Locations)

YMCA of Metro Atlanta•Madison, GA

About The Position

The Floater supports the delivery of a high-quality educational experience for children and families under the direction of the Center Director, Assistant Director, and Education Manager. The role implements the program in alignment with its goals and objectives and follows YMCA, Bright from the Start licensing, and Quality Rated requirements. Parent involvement is an important part of the program’s impact and success. The Floater may cover for staff during breaks and planning time, help maintain classroom and shared spaces, support educational activities and lesson planning, and provide attentive, culturally sensitive care and supervision.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 19 years of age.
Obtain First Aid/CPR certification and the BFTS 10-hour Health & Safety Orientation within 30 days of hire and maintain the certification.
Experience working with children.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Pass the required background checks and drug test.
Submit TB screening and a physical before starting work, and pass annual TB screening and physical.
Pass a pre-employment background check, including criminal record check, drug screening, motor vehicle record check, and reference check, according to company policy.
Be legally eligible to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
Be able to stand for long periods, move easily within classrooms and facilities, actively watch children, and lift up to 40 pounds.
Be able to bend, stoop, stand, see, communicate verbally, and hear.

Nice To Haves

CDA or TCC.

Responsibilities

Support school readiness and academic instruction by assisting lead and assistant teachers with lesson plans aligned with curriculum goals, early learning standards, and learning areas including language and literacy, math, science, social studies, creative arts, social and emotional development, and physical development.
Cover for other staff during breaks and planning periods as assigned.
Clean toys, classroom equipment, common areas, bathrooms, and outdoor play areas; remove garbage; inventory supplies; and organize art and supply cabinets.
Work as a team member to meet the needs of children in the classroom and center.
Develop individual relationships with children through responsive, attentive, consistent, comforting, supportive, and culturally sensitive care.
Assist with activities related to weekly studies and build on knowledge of each child’s interests and family.
Serve family-style meals, sit and eat with children, and engage them in conversation.
Participate in open communication with parents when appropriate.
Keep the classroom clean and organized in accordance with program goals and philosophy.
Maintain required classroom records and documentation.
Maintain a safe and healthy environment and follow all health and safety guidelines.
Comply with the Y’s Way to the Creative Curriculum goals and objectives.
Arrange the learning environment to support content areas and ITERS and ECERS criteria.
Provide adequate supervision of children during indoor and outdoor activities and whenever they are under direct care, in accordance with BFTS, Quality Rated, and YMCA requirements.
Complete incident reports and follow required documentation and reporting protocols, notifying directors and families immediately.
Attend required pre-service, in-service, special, and other training sessions to meet BFTS and YMCA training requirements.