Preschool Teacher - Floater

THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER COLUMBUS•New Albany, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus ECLC FLOATER TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION 2023 -2024. This position is for a Support/Floater Teacher in the Early Childhood Department. The Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus is a human service agency offering a varied program that is Jewish in nature. It is committed to enhancing the quality of individual and family life through the promotion of physical, intellectual and spiritual wellness. It provides educational and cultural programs that reflect the Jewish heritage, health related activities and many services to the community at large. Through its wide array of programs, the JCC pursues its mission of strengthening the individual, family and community. The JCC nurtures a passion for Jewish learning and living. Through programs and services, the JCC provides comfortable and inviting environments in which the community can thrive.

Requirements

CDA, AA or BS in Early Childhood Development or Elementary Education, a related field or equivalent relevant experience.
Previous experience working with young children; two years minimum preferred.
Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices with young children.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work constructively with children and adults.
Professional and positive attitude.
Be able to lift up to 25 pounds: Move a child during an emergency; lift/carry child to quiet area during outbursts.
Be able to run: Reach a child quickly / protect a child during an emergency; participate in physical play with children to keep them engaged.
Be able to sit on the floor: Young children play on the floor. Teachers must be able to interact with children at their level.
Teachers must be able to get off the floor and sit back down easily.
Teachers must be able to maintain the same level of energy throughout the day.
Able to participate in outdoor and indoor activities.

Responsibilities

On an as needed basis, follow the lead teacher’s plan to implement, provide and supervise safe classroom activities, which promote the emotional, social, intellectual and physical development of the children.
Floater Teachers are assigned to a designated classroom, but due to staffing and/or ratios throughout the week their position is flexible, and they will be asked by an ECLC Administration to help cover in other classrooms as needed.
Assist the lead /co-lead/assistant teacher in providing appropriate children's educational experiences with an emphasis on implementing the JCC Jewish curriculum, Creative Curriculum, Heggerty, and Step Up to Quality Standards in the classrooms.
Greet each child and parent warmly and in a friendly manner each morning upon arrival.
Partners with co-workers and administration to create a positive classroom and work environment.
Assist in providing and supervising activities, which promote the emotional, social, intellectual and physical development of each child.
Work together with teaching team to maintain a safe and clean classroom environment.
Assist the lead /co-lead/assistant teacher as he/she/they document and write assessments on the children in the classroom.
Assist the lead /co-lead/assistant teacher to maintain communication tools including newsletters, lesson plans, pictures, assessments, daily reports, messages using the Brightwheel app.
Maintain confidentiality of children and families in the JCC ECLC Program.
Supervise all activities to ensure safety of each child at all times, complete incident reports and communicate information to lead teacher, or to director if lead teacher unavailable.
Meet the needs of the children by consistently engaging and meeting each child's individual needs.
Participate actively in activities with the children as outlined in ECLC Handbook, including freeplay, playground, circletime, and specialty classes.
Attend monthly staff meetings.
Attend week of in-service training prior to the start of the school year and additional evening Teacher Trainings as needed.
Attend day and evening Age Group/Curriculum Meetings and All Staff meetings as required by director, JCC H.R. and/or JCC Executive team.
Fulfill requirements for Step Up to Quality required of an Assistant Teacher role. Create a Professional Development Plan yearly, complete SUTQ trainings, and enroll in 2 hours of Ohio Approved trainings per year.
All other duties as assigned.