Summary

Our Floater/Assistant Teachers are responsible for assisting Classroom Teachers in bringing our Reggio Emilia based curriculum to light for the children in our care. - Promote social, physical, and intellectual growth of the children under his/her care · Have a spark imagination, build self-esteem and help children discover new things each day · Assist in maintaining inventory · Meet the emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of each child · Substitute in the classroom on an as needed basis · Assist in restocking supplies throughout the school · Report progress of children to parents using the designated tool · Maintain daily open communication with Teachers and Admin Staff · Maintain anecdotal records · Maintain confidentiality · Report any suspect abuse to supervisor · Maintain a safe and healthy environment · Attend in-service trainings and staff meetings · Know and understand emergency and first aid procedures · Be up to date with OEC and be open to learn and develop the Reggio Emilia approach

Duties

Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children. Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials. Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports. Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling. Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center. Follow all center policies and state regulations. Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

Minimum of 1-2 years of professional child care experience. High energy. 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. Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification. Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.