Float Teacher - Early Learning Programs

General Expectations

Live out Calvary’s mission, priorities and prayer, applying them in your personal and professional life with vigor and excellence.

Operate as an accountable, authentic, caring, collaborative, team-first staff member, encouraging, praying for and building up co-workers, volunteers, congregants and guests.

Be intentional about one’s spiritual growth and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to children ages 12 weeks to 5 years.
• Work with classroom teachers in the daily running of the classrooms.
• Be flexible to accommodate daily schedule changes.
• Supervise classroom aides.
• Foster relationships and communication with children, families and staff.
• Tasks and Expectations:
• Classroom coverage when a teacher or aide is absent
• Provide prep time to classroom teachers
• Be familiar with tasks of the aides and kitchen assistants
• Positive and effective communication with staff and parents
• Be aware of and uphold Calvary Early Learnings philosophy and practices
• See a need - Meet a need
• Foster warm and caring relationships with all children
• Aware of schedule and weekly changes
• Be prepared to be outside in all weather with all ages

Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Have a minimum of 2-year degree in Early Childhood or related field
• Pass a background study
• Participate in an orientation program
• Be a Christian role model for children, parents and other staff
• Complete the appropriate number of in-service hours each year
• Attend staff meetings, training sessions and family events
• Maintain a neat and clean physical appearance
• Able to see, hear, think and move quickly to supervise children safely
• Able to lift and carry children (maximum of 60 pounds)

Company Information

Calvary Childcare Center is a NAEYC-accredited, faith-based program in Golden Valley, Minn. We are looking for the right person to join our team of creative, passionate and dedicated Early Childhood Educators. Our center is committed to high quality care for children and their families.