School Floater

The Goddard School•Magnolia, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The School Floater is an important member of the school team who provides classroom coverage and support wherever needed. Floaters must be flexible, dependable, professional, and comfortable working with children of all age groups, from infants through Pre-K. A Floater may be assigned to different classrooms throughout the day based on staffing, breaks, ratios, and the needs of the school. The nature of the Floater position requires flexibility. Classroom assignments may change daily or throughout the same day depending on enrollment, staffing, teacher breaks, absences, and other operational needs. Employees accepting a Floater position understand that they may not always work with the same age group, teacher, classroom, or schedule. The expectation is to support the needs of the entire school while providing children with safe, nurturing, and high-quality care. The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators. Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day. Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Must meet all state childcare licensing requirements.
Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain.
Must successfully complete required background checks and childcare training.
Must love working with children.
Must be flexible, dependable, professional, and comfortable working with children of all age groups, from infants through Pre-K.
Must be dependable, punctual, flexible, patient, and professional.
Must be comfortable working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and Pre-K children.

Nice To Haves

Previous childcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide classroom coverage for teachers during breaks, lunches, planning periods, meetings, absences, and other staffing needs.
Be willing to work in any classroom assigned by school administration.
Maintain required teacher-to-child ratios at all times.
Actively supervise children at all times, both indoors and outdoors.
Engage and interact with children rather than simply observing them.
Follow the classroom teacher's "schedule, routines, lesson plans, and expectations.
Assist with classroom activities, learning centers, art projects, meals, snacks, naps, playground time, and transitions.
Change diapers and assist with toilet training when assigned to classrooms requiring these duties.
Follow all diapering, handwashing, sanitation, food-safety, and health procedures.
Help maintain clean, organized, and safe classrooms.
Assist with cleaning tables, toys, classroom materials, changing areas, and other spaces as needed.
Help prepare classrooms for meals, activities, nap time, transitions, and dismissal.
Accurately complete required classroom documentation when responsible for doing so.
Immediately report injuries, incidents, unusual behavior, illness, or safety concerns to the appropriate teacher or administrator.
Communicate respectfully and professionally with children, parents, coworkers, and administrators.
Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, and employees.
Providing bathroom and classroom breaks for teachers.
Helping classrooms during busy transitions.
Assisting with meals and snacks.
Helping with school events, parties, and special activities.
Supporting arrival and dismissal procedures.
Helping maintain common areas and school cleanliness.
Assisting the front office or administration with reasonable school-related tasks when classroom coverage is not needed.
Participating in staff meetings, professional development, school events, and required training.
When a Floater completes an assigned task, they should check with administration for their next assignment rather than remaining idle.
Report to work on time and maintain dependable attendance.
Be prepared to move between classrooms throughout the day.
Respond positively and professionally when reassigned.
Work cooperatively with Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers, other Floaters, and administration.
Follow directions provided by classroom teachers and school leadership.
Accept constructive feedback professionally.
Use positive guidance and redirection with children. Yelling, threatening, shaming, intimidating, or using inappropriate discipline with a child is prohibited.
Maintain a calm and professional demeanor, even during stressful situations.
Personal disagreements or frustrations must never interfere with the care of children or relationships with coworkers.
Personal phone use should be limited according to school policy and should never interfere with supervision or job responsibilities.
Active supervision is one of the most important responsibilities of this position. The Floater must know which children are under their supervision and remain attentive to them at all times. This includes classrooms, playgrounds, hallways, bathrooms, meals, naps, and transitions. A Floater should never assume that another teacher is supervising a child without clearly communicating and confirming responsibility.