Floater - Teacher (Augusta Locations)

YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta•Augusta, GA

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 according to its goals and objectives and follows YMCA, Bright from the Start licensing, and Quality Rated requirements. Parent involvement is considered critical to the program’s impact and success. The position supports classroom instruction and daily operations, including covering staff breaks and planning time, maintaining clean and organized classrooms and shared spaces, and helping teachers develop and carry out lesson plans. The Floater builds responsive, supportive, and culturally sensitive relationships with children, assists with learning activities, supports family-style meals, communicates with parents when appropriate, maintains records, and helps ensure children’s safety and supervision. The role also requires participation in required training and compliance with health and safety procedures.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

CDA or TCC.

Responsibilities

Support school readiness and academic instruction using curriculum goals and objectives and assist lead and assistant teachers with lesson plans aligned with early learning standards.
Cover for 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.
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 children’s interests and families.
Implement family-style meals, sit and eat with children, and engage them in conversation.
Participate in open communication with parents when appropriate.
Keep the classroom environment clean and organized in accordance with program goals and philosophy.
Maintain appropriate classroom records and documentation.
Maintain a safe and healthy environment and follow health and safety guidelines.
Comply with YMCA, Bright from the Start (BFTS), and Quality Rated supervision requirements for children during indoor and outdoor activities and whenever children are in the employee’s care.
Complete incident reports and follow required documentation and reporting protocols, notifying directors and families immediately.
Attend pre-service, in-service, special training sessions, and other required training.
Arrange the learning environment to support learning content areas and ITERS and ECERS criteria.
Maintain compliance with the Y’s Way to the Creative Curriculum goals and objectives.