Floater - Teacher (All Locations)

YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta•Atlanta, 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 guidance. Parent involvement is an important part of the program’s impact and success. The position supports teachers and classrooms through coverage, classroom and common-area upkeep, educational activities, child supervision, recordkeeping, and communication with families. It helps maintain a safe, clean, organized learning environment and participates in required training. The posting lists the role for all locations and says employment and benefits are offered through the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 19 years old.
Obtain First Aid/CPR certification and Bright from the Start 10-hour 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, drug screening, motor vehicle record check, and reference check in accordance with company policy.
Pass Bright from the Start screening and drug test.
Submit TB screening and a physical before working, and pass annual TB and physical examinations.
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, lift up to 40 pounds, and perform bending, stooping, seeing, verbal communication, and hearing tasks.

Nice To Haves

CDA or TCC credential preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide coverage for other staff during breaks and planning time.
Clean toys and classroom equipment, common areas including bathrooms and outdoor play areas; remove garbage; inventory supplies; and organize art and supply cabinets.
Assist lead and assistant teachers in developing lesson plans using curriculum goals and objectives and supporting early learning standards across 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 their families.
Participate in family-style meals by sitting and eating with children and engaging them in conversation.
Communicate openly with parents when appropriate.
Keep the classroom clean and organized according to program goals and philosophy.
Maintain required classroom records and documentation.
Maintain a safe and healthy environment and comply with YMCA, Bright from the Start, and Quality Rated supervision requirements indoors and outdoors.
Arrange the learning environment to support content areas and ITERS and ECERS criteria.
Complete incident reports and follow required documentation and reporting procedures, notifying directors and families immediately.
Follow health and safety guidelines.
Attend pre-service, in-service, and other required training sessions to meet Bright from the Start and YMCA training requirements.