Classroom Floater

About the role

Ross Learning Academy Childcare Center, LLC. in Riverdale, GA is seeking a qualified Classroom Floater to work with Mixed / All Ages in a center-based environment. This position requires a willingness to earn a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, with employer support.

What You'll Do

• Use daily classroom activities and routines as opportunities to promote children’s social, emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development
• Absorb and implement a structured classroom environment, including age-appropriate curriculum (lesson plans)
• Maintain required adult-child ratios in classroom
• Maintain constant supervision of children (remain within sight and sound of children at all times)
• Follow classroom policies and procedures to ensure the health and safety of children at all times
• Complete and report any symptoms of child abuse to supervisor and child abuse hotline (as a Mandated Reporter)
• Complete daily health checks regarding hygiene, safety, and overall well-being of the children
• Absorb and assist with functioning and monitoring of nutrition and food service (following CACFP guidelines)
• Report all staffing and classroom concerns to supervisor in a timely manner
• Serve as a model for appropriate behaviors for children as well as other adults in the classroom (including but not limited to interns, teaching and substitute staff, and volunteers)
• Provide functional training and guidance to interns, substitutes and volunteers assigned to the classroom
• Utilize developmentally appropriate behavior management techniques in the classroom, as needed, to guide and support children’s needs
• Keep teachers and the center management and/or the Early Education Director informed of problems that arise in the classroom
• Follow the proper procedures when releasing children during pick up time
• Absorb and assist with assessments, observations and other needed paperwork for clients

Requirements

• A high school diploma and at least 1 year of significant experience working with children.
• Completion of High School or GED program
• Must be 18 years of age and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to obtain required childcare clearances – FBI Fingerprinting.
• Ability to obtain health assessment and TB test.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice to Have

• CPR CERTIFICATION

Benefits

• None required but we will support obtaining CDA.

Pay

This Classroom Floater role pays $11/Hr.

Schedule

This job is Part Time.