Float Teacher

What You'll Do

Duties:

• Assist the classroom teacher
• After fully meeting training requirements, can be the staff person in charge for the first two or last two hours of the day
• Fills in breaks, sick days, appointments, and vacation days for lead and assistant teachers
• Maintain a nurturing and safe environment for children
• Assist classroom or co-teacher with daily schedule, routines, and lessons
• Respond to children’s social, emotional, physical and educational needs
• Engage children in activities as assigned by classroom teacher
• Assist with health and safety routines such as hand washing and toileting

Supervised by: Classroom Teacher

Requirements

Qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED
• Satisfactorily completed 1 DCF-approved course or be enrolled in a training within 6 months after assuming the position.
• Obtain training in being an assistant child care teacher
• If working with infants and toddlers, must also have completed a course in the care of infants and toddlers
• Has or willing to obtain training in: CPR/First Aid, SIDS,/Shaken Baby, Mandated Reporter, and Abusive Head Trauma
• Must meet yearly training requirements
• Health exam, with TB test
• Must pass background checks: name and fingerprint
• Be able to perform physical labor as needed for the position

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development