Floater Teacher

SPANISH SPEAKING UNITY COUNCIL • Concord, CA

5d • Onsite

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
• 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
• 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
• 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

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
• opportunities for professional development and growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree