School-Aged Child Care Floater

Reporting To: Center Director

Employee Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary: The School-Age Floater is responsible for assisting with coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day activities of the classroom. The ideal candidate must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed.

Job Type: Full-time with benefits or part-time

Salary: Starting at a minimum of $15.25 per hour

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating and implementing educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through discussions, progress reports and parent teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standard and safety and security of children.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Assist in other classrooms as necessary.

Education:

• High School Diploma (Required)

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:

• Minimum of 2 years direct professional experience in school age setting.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; technology skills.
• Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Other Information:

• Must clear full background check
• Must pass health screening
• Must be able to lift at least 30 lb. weight.
• Must be able to climb and descend stairs.
• Must be able to move around a classroom for gross motor exercise with the children and to monitor the safety of all students in the classroom, standing for long periods throughout the day.