Teacher - Part-time Classroom Floater

Cincinnati Children's

6d•$17 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

This part-time classroom floater teacher position involves supporting early childhood education and care programs. The role requires a focus on child development, communication with families and staff, adherence to regulations, and continuous improvement of services. The teacher will assess children's development, plan and implement age-appropriate activities, and provide responsive care to guide children's behavior and engagement. This position is part of a holistic team approach aimed at making children's health better.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
1+ year of work experience in a related job discipline

Nice To Haves

Certification in first aid
Certification in recognizing child abuse
Certification in recognition of common childhood diseases

Responsibilities

Work with team to complete clear documentation and written reports for parents, co-workers, and regulatory agents, including daily reports, lesson plans, newsletters, and professional development plans.
Use a variety of communication strategies to support constructive relationships by being accessible, approachable, and engaged.
Integrate family requests and traditions into the classroom.
Provide non-judgmental support for parents and respond quickly to parent concerns.
Assess each child's development using progress reports, screening instruments, direct observation, and information from families and other stakeholders.
Collaborate and communicate assessment information with the classroom team.
Link assessment information with success-oriented growth opportunities in all developmental domains.
Maintain knowledge of and compliance with NAEYC code of ethics.
Maintain knowledge of and compliance with city and state regulations and accreditation requirements governing early education and care programs.
Accurately complete required Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) documentation, follow rules for food service, and attend CACFP training as necessary.
Participate in improving organizational performance by recommending areas or approaches for improvement activities, performing new procedures, collecting data, and providing input to department discussions.
Work with the classroom lead to maintain budget targets by recommending purchases, staffing structures, and process efficiencies.
Collaborate with the team to plan, implement, and communicate age-appropriate activities that facilitate the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of assigned children.
Provide responsive, developmentally appropriate care for guiding children's behavior and engagement, such as inquiry, redirection, verbalizing feelings, encouraging problem-solving, and setting consistent limits to help children develop inner control.
Maintain and demonstrate high-level knowledge of child development and evidence-based practice.
Provide care and supervision of children in a child care or classroom setting.