Floating Daycare Teacher

The Goddard School of Chicago (South Loop), IL•Chicago, IL

14h•Onsite

About The Position

A Floating Teacher at The Goddard School is responsible for helping to establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. A Resource is responsible for working with all the staff members as per the responsibilities assigned by the management. Qualifications: A Floater Staff must meet the qualifications of: - The ability to understand and support the education program using “learning through play” philosophy. - The ability to interact closely with children at their level, within sight and sound supervision at all times. - The ability to change children’s diapers and/or assist in toileting (where necessary); - The ability to communicate effectively and professionally with school personnel, children and parents. - The ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies. -The ability to safely walk children from room to room or playground or an outdoor area. -Willing to clean and sanitize surfaces and learning materials regularly and as needed basis - Ability to break teachers during nap times while supervising children actively at all times - Ability to obtain resources to support learning environment in the classrooms -Ability to use ipads for assisting teachers with daily reports A Floater Staff must meet one of the following educational requirements: High School Diploma with at least 12 credits in Early Childhood Development or related field A Child Development Certificate or higher preferred

Requirements

The ability to understand and support the education program using “learning through play” philosophy.
The ability to interact closely with children at their level, within sight and sound supervision at all times.
The ability to change children’s diapers and/or assist in toileting (where necessary)
The ability to communicate effectively and professionally with school personnel, children and parents.
The ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies.
The ability to safely walk children from room to room or playground or an outdoor area.
Willing to clean and sanitize surfaces and learning materials regularly and as needed basis
Ability to break teachers during nap times while supervising children actively at all times
Ability to obtain resources to support learning environment in the classrooms
Ability to use ipads for assisting teachers with daily reports
High School Diploma with at least 12 credits in Early Childhood Development or related field
Must be Fully COVID Vaccinated.

Nice To Haves

A Child Development Certificate or higher preferred

Responsibilities

assisting the lead teacher in implementing the lead teacher’s responsibilities
cleaning and sanitizing
active supervision
Helping teacher with resources
Assist food staff with distribution
Opening and closing Checklists
Ensure that classroom equipment is in good repair
Understand and implement The Goddard School® emergency procedure(s)
Promote healthy eating practices at lunch and snack times
Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements
Perform minor cleaning responsibilities (e.g., spills) immediately
Perform major cleaning during times when children are not present
Understand and adhere to the GSI Behavior Policy
Encourage empathetic and respectful feelings for others, as well as the environment, through positive modeling
Respect cultural and ethnic diversity
Promote “learning through play” philosophy and educational objectives