HS Floater (PLUM)
About The Position
Under the direction of the Site Manager, the HS Site Floater possesses a diverse set of skills that support the daily operation of our Preschool program by taking on roles from substitute teaching, maintaining the kitchen, keeping our facilities clean and making sure the children are well fed. The position involves performing duties according to the standards set forth by Preschool, NAEYC, CACFP, USDA, Tennessee Day Care Licensing and Porter-Leath. The role includes providing classroom coverage, acting as a primary caregiver when needed, serving as a role model, and assisting with various program services including health, nutrition, disability, education, and family support. The floater also assists in meal preparation and serving, maintaining records, conducting home visits, and performing child evaluations. This role contributes to a positive, enriching, and safe environment for children, families, and staff.
Requirements
- High School diploma and Child Development Associate (CDA) Preschool required
- Two (2) years of relevant work experience with infants, toddlers, and/or preschoolers
- Maintain a valid driver’s license with a good driving record and an appropriate level of insurance.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
- Previous Preschool experience preferred
- CPR and First Aid certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides classroom coverage for Teachers and Assistant Teachers when they are absent or out of the classroom.
- Assume responsibilities as the primary caregiver for one group of children for Teachers / Assistant Teachers, including children with special needs when assigned.
- Performs duties as a role model to clients and staff; act as mentor to families of children in group.
- Keeps Supervisor and Manager informed of programmatic issues in a timely and concise manner.
- Works cooperatively with other staff to create a positive, enriching and safe environment for children, families and staff.
- Assists program staff in delivering appropriate health, nutrition, disability, education, and family support services to children and families in accordance with program policies, procedures, and service plans.
- Assists in implementing daily education procedures in the classroom while adhering to best practices; assists in ensuring that children are involved in activities suited to their immediate emotional, social, intellectual, and physical needs; provides ample activity options to children.
- Ensures communication with nutrition staff, health/disability/nutrition staff, and education staff in order to fulfill special diet needs.
- Assists in the preparation and serving of meals to prep and serve meals in quantities according to menu and number of persons to be served making appropriate substitutions when necessary in accordance with USDA recommended daily dietary allowances and family-style dining requirements; comply with all Health department and Porter-Leath requirements regarding food preparation, food storage, cleanliness, and kitchen sanitation.
- Assists in maintaining appropriate records of attendance, meal counts, etc. necessary to produce reports.
- Conduct regular home visits and parent conferences with families.
- Assists with and conducts ongoing child evaluations.
- Contributes to team effort by performing other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
