Preschool Teacher - Float

Early Learning Essentials•Orem, UT

4d•$25 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Preschool Teacher - Float provides classroom coverage when teachers are absent, on extended leave, or while an open teaching position is being filled. Coverage may be needed at different agency locations, depending on organizational needs. The role requires flexibility to work different daytime and weekday shifts and at different locations from one day to the next. In assigned classrooms, the teacher is responsible for instruction, supervision, and appropriate learning activities for enrolled children. The role delivers comprehensive educational services to Head Start children, including children with Individualized Education Plans (IEP), behavioral support or health plans, and English language learners. Services support children's social, intellectual, physical, and emotional development, social competence, school readiness, and the agency's school readiness plan, in accordance with applicable Head Start standards and agency policies and procedures. This is front-line work conducted face-to-face with children and families and is not eligible for telecommuting. The position is 178–185 days. A typical week may be Monday through Friday, with a minimum of 40 hours per week. Some evening work may be required for scheduled parent meetings and parent-teacher conferences. Use of the employee's own vehicle for business is required.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) from a recognized institution; or an associate's degree in Child Development, ECE, or an agency-determined related field with equivalent ECE coursework and preschool teaching experience.
For a related degree with equivalent coursework, the stated combinations are: 3 qualified ECE classes and 3 years of preschool teaching experience; 4 qualified ECE classes and 2 years of experience; or 5 qualified ECE classes and 1 year of experience.
Attach an official or unofficial transcript showing the degree award or confer date to the employment application.
Solid understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practices for preschoolers.
Ability to adapt to changing work environments and locations.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and develop solutions to problems with limited supervision.
Ability to travel to and from home visits using a private vehicle and provide a copy of state-required proof of insurance every six months.
Proficient, professional ability to write and speak English to meet job requirements.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, parents, coworkers, community groups, other agencies, and related people.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) from a recognized institution, or a bachelor's degree in Child Development, ECE, or an agency-determined related field with equivalent ECE coursework and preschool teaching experience. The stated combinations for a related degree are: 3 qualified ECE classes and 3 years of preschool teaching experience; 4 qualified ECE classes and 2 years of experience; or 5 qualified ECE classes and 1 year of experience.
Experience working with preschool children in an Early Childhood Education setting, or preschool labwork leading to an ECE degree from a recognized institution.
Bilingual Spanish-speaking ability; may be required depending on location.

Responsibilities

Provide classroom coverage for absent teachers, teachers on extended leave, and open teaching positions until they are filled.
Provide instruction, supervision, and appropriate learning activities for enrolled children in assigned classrooms.
Deliver comprehensive educational services to Head Start children, including children with IEPs, behavioral support or health plans, and English language learners.
Support children's social, intellectual, physical, and emotional development, social competence, and school readiness.
Ensure services support the agency's school readiness plan and comply with applicable Head Start standards and agency policies and procedures.
Travel to and from home visits, which occur twice per year, using a private vehicle.
Attend scheduled parent meetings and parent-teacher conferences when required.