Floater - Teacher (Augusta Locations)

YMCA of Metro Atlanta • Augusta, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Floater supports 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 accordance 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 other staff during breaks and planning time, help maintain classrooms and shared areas, and support teachers with curriculum and activities across early learning domains. The role also provides responsive, culturally sensitive care; maintains appropriate records; supports family-style meals and parent communication; and helps ensure children’s safety and supervision. Required trainings and compliance with health, safety, and incident-reporting procedures are part of the position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 19 years old.
• Obtain First Aid/CPR certification and a 10-hour BFTS Health & Safety Orientation within 30 days of hire, and maintain certification.
• Experience working with children.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Pass required background checks, including criminal record, drug screening, motor vehicle record, and reference checks according to company policy.
• Submit TB screening and a physical before working; pass annual TB screening and physical.
• Be legally eligible to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
• Able to stand for long periods, move easily within classrooms and facilities, actively watch children, and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Able to perform bending, stooping, standing, seeing, verbal communication, and hearing.

Nice To Haves

• CDA or TCC.

Responsibilities

• Cover other staff during breaks and planning time as assigned.
• Clean toys, classroom equipment, common areas, bathrooms, and outdoor play areas; remove garbage; inventory supplies; and organize art and supply cabinets.
• Assist lead and assistant teachers in developing lesson plans aligned with curriculum goals, early learning standards, and learning domains including language and literacy, math, science, social studies, creative arts, social and emotional development, and physical development.
• Work as a team member to meet the needs of children in the classroom and center.
• Build individual relationships with children through responsive, attentive, consistent, comforting, supportive, and culturally sensitive care.
• Assist with activities related to weekly studies and extend learning based on children’s interests and knowledge of their families.
• Implement family-style meals by sitting and eating with children and engaging 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 health and safety guidelines.
• Follow the YMCA’s Way to the Creative Curriculum goals and objectives.
• Arrange the learning environment to support learning content areas and ITERS and ECERS criteria.
• Provide adequate supervision of children during indoor and outdoor activities and whenever they are under direct care, as defined by BFTS, Quality Rated, and the YMCA.
• Complete incident reports and follow required documentation and reporting protocols, including promptly notifying directors and families.
• Attend pre-service, in-service, special, and other required training sessions.

Benefits

• The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta offers an employment and benefits package, excellent benefits, and career opportunities; specific benefits are not listed.

What This Job Offers

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