About This Role
Our Floater role is an important role in our school that keeps everything running smoothly! The floater supports the Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Substitute Teachers and the Administration Team by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of the school day. A Floater must be organized, excel in time management, enthusiastic, able to communicate in a positive manner, listen and work well with others in a team environment. This role assists teachers with preparing for the day, helping with student needs, assisting all staff as able, and keeping our school neat and organized. They may also fill in as s substitute in a classroom as needed.
We are always accepting applications for this role.
What You'll Do
- Fill in for Teachers, Teacher Assistants & Substitute Teachers as needed.
- Maintain a clean, organized and well stocked staff work room.
- Prepare classroom materials/curriculum as directed by Teachers, Teacher Assistants & Administration Team.
- Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
- Maintain frequent communications with Administration Team on school materials needed.
- Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
- Help ensure smooth, daily transition for students upon arrival & dismissal.
- Follow all center policies and state regulations.
- Ability to comfortably perform physical duties such as lifting children, kneeling, cleaning & climbing stairs.
- Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Requirements
- Flexible & high energy.
- Escort students to and from bathroom breaks, help with toilet training, diaper changing, teacher breaks & playground supervision.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
- An understanding of child development.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Cleaning responsibilities including vacuuming, bathroom maintenance, garbage, etc.
- Assist with snacks, lunches and nap mats as needed.
- Possess (or willingness to obtain) a current infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
- Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
Nice to Have
- Prior experience in a child care setting.
Benefits
About Trinity Learning Center
At TLC, through play-based learning our teachers work to help children develop as a whole person; intellectually, socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. We provide a loving, Christian environment where children can grow through praise and encouragement. We believe that each child has a natural curiosity and desire to learn. By making learning fun, we will develop a love for learning that children can take with them throughout their educational lives.
Common Questions
What is the education required for this position?
At least a high school diploma or equivalent
What does this position pay?
This Preschool- Floater role pays $15.50 to $16/Hr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Part Time.
Where is Trinity Learning Center located?
Trinity Learning Center is located at 12733 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN