Floating Preschool Teacher

The Goddard School•Chicago, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Goddard School of South Loop is seeking a dependable, nurturing, and energetic Part-Time Floating Preschool Teacher to support its classrooms throughout the school day. As a Floating Teacher, you will work alongside Lead Teachers and the leadership team to help maintain safe, engaging, and well-supported classrooms. This role offers variety by supporting different classrooms and age groups, making it ideal for those who enjoy working with young children.

Requirements

Warm, patient and genuinely enjoys working with children and can engage with children in absence of homeroom teacher
Reliable and punctual
Flexible and comfortable working in different classrooms
Engaged and willing to jump in wherever support is needed
Professional and respectful in communication
A strong team player
Receptive to feedback and interested in learning
Able to meet Illinois DCFS requirements for an early childhood classroom
Must be vaccinated

Nice To Haves

Previous childcare or preschool experience is preferred
Early Childhood Education coursework is a plus

Responsibilities

Support Preschool and other early childhood classrooms as needed
Actively engage with children through play, conversations, learning activities and routines
Provide attentive active supervision at all times
Help teachers with classroom transitions, meals, outdoor play, rest time and learning activities
Follow classroom routines and positive guidance practices
Assist with maintaining clean, organized and inviting classrooms
Build positive relationships with children, families and coworkers
Step confidently into different classrooms and adapt to the needs of each group
Follow all school, licensing, health and safety procedures
Support Management as needed with school wide events, facility maintenance, office and storage management