Floater Teacher

SPANISH SPEAKING UNITY COUNCIL • Richmond, CA

6d

About The Position

Under the guidance of the Center Director, the Floater Teacher provides quality care giving for preschool aged children and/or infants and toddlers in a safe and supervised early care and education setting. Promotes the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of children enrolled in the program.

Requirements

• Ability to work harmoniously in a multi-cultural team;
• Caring, compassionate approach to working with children and families as well as maintaining an open, friendly and cooperative relationship with each child’s family;
• Associate Teacher Permit preferred or Assistant Teacher permit and currently enrolled in coursework leading up to an Associate Teacher Permit;
• 6-12 units in ECE, including core courses (Child, Family and Community, Child Growth and Development, and Curriculum);
• 6 Infant/Toddler units preferred; or willingness to obtain 6 Infant/Toddler units within first year of hire.
• Must be able climb stairs, reach, bend, lift 20-30 pounds, crawl, kneel, stoop, twist, grasp with hands and fingers materials, use arms and legs, able to walk, climb ladders if applicable.
• Physical exam
• TB test
• Background/fingerprint clearance
• MMR and Tdap vaccinations,
• CPR
• Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish/English or Asian Language/English preferred;
• Awareness of safe lifting techniques for lifting children, supplies and furnishings and commitment to using preventive health measures in the classroom to prevent the spread of disease.

Responsibilities

• Provides breaks for teachers in the classroom as scheduled by Center Director;
• Substitutes as a teacher in the classroom as needed, including supporting during teacher prep time;
• Fills in as a classroom teacher as needed for extended absences, including completion of paperwork assigned to teachers;
• Assists in implementing daily activities that are focused on the child’s interests and needs;
• Maintains effective and professional relationships with enrolled families;
• Assists in utilizing classroom materials and routines to promote an environment conductive to appropriate levels of development, interests, and specific needs of the children;
• Assists in maintaining a safe and healthy classroom environment in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, Title 5, and Title 22 Regulations;
• Attend regular staff meetings as scheduled by Center Director and Management;
• Complete a minimum of 21 hours of Professional Development annually, including college courses towards a Teacher Permit as determined by the Professional Development Coordinator;
• Supports with daily sanitizing and laundry at the site following health and safety protocols;
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Center Director and Management.

Benefits

• Three weeks of paid vacation a year, 10 sick days, 14 holidays, medical and dental benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of employment, life insurance policy at no cost to employee (with the option of increasing policy amount), flexible spending account for medical and dependent care costs, commuter benefits, 403(b) with employer match, and other benefits.
• We foster a joyful workplace and offer opportunities for professional development and growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed