The Floater Lead Teacher is a supportive team member, accountable for continuing to support children when others are absent. This individual is responsible for covering breaks, assisting classroom teachers, and keeping a clean classroom environment. This individual is expected to provide guidance, training, and assistance in the classroom and throughout the center. The Floater Teacher - Lead is assigned to a classroom as needed and must be ready to shift to another classroom and/or environment as the situation requires. This individual will assist teaching staff with the implementation of the curriculum in the classroom. The Floater Teacher - Lead reports to the Assistant Director and regularly consults with the Assistant Director to address risks and issues.The Floater Teacher - Lead may be asked to step in long term to cover a Lead Teacher extended absence. At that time, the Floater Teacher - Lead would cover responsibilities outlined in the Lead Teacher job description, such as lesson planning, parent communication/conferences, etc. Starting salary is in the range of $48,153 to $56,650 per year, based on expertise.
Responsibilities:
- Monitoring child attendance
- Greeting children and parents pleasantly and appropriately and ensuring a smooth transition into the classroom
- Following lesson plans
- Working with Lead and Associate teachers on lesson planning
- Assisting in the preparation of instructional materials and learning aides
- Supervising children and providing guidance to them on tasks
- Promoting social, emotional, and language development of children in the classroom
- Supporting screenings, assessments, and ongoing evaluation of child's developmental level of progress
- Assisting in implementing specialized learning plans for students (Individual Education Plan IEPs etc.)
- Assisting in tracking child progress
- Maintaining a safe and healthy classroom environment through continued awareness of classroom activities
- Keeping equipment and materials necessary for activities in good condition
- Understanding CHS performance standards
- Upholding CHS standards and procedures within the classroom
- Attending teaching workshops and meetings
- Giving feedback to staff where applicable
- Collaborating with other members of the teaching staff to understand lesson plans and classroom expectations
- Acting as a role model in the classroom and assisting with classroom duties as needed
- Maintaining confidentiality as it pertains to program, staff, and families
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or Early Childhood Special Education (Bachelor's Degree Preferred)
- List C certification in the PA ECE Career Pathway (preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in a similar role
- Experience and knowledge in Early Childhood
- Education program and teaching standards, including code of ethics - NAEYC standards preferred
- Familiar with inquiry-based and project approach learning, as well as PBIS strategies preferred
- Demonstrated understanding of and ability to effectively work with low-income families preferred
- Comfortability with technology including MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and /or willingness to learn
- Excels at engaging with parents/caregivers, including initiating discussions when necessary
- Responsible, enthusiastic, and cares about working in a mission-focused organization
- Willingness to be held accountable and receive feedback
- Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to influence, lead, and educate teams
- Ability to physically interact with children (e.g., talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, etc.) and lift and or move items of up to 40 pounds
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
- Ability to proactively identify problems and implement solutions
- Commitment to the mission and values of CHS and MHS and demonstrated high degree of integrity as all MHS and CHS staff are considered to be role models for children
- U.S. work authorization and successful completion of pre-employment background checks and clearances