Float Teacher, Full Time – Early Childhood Education

About the role

The Float Teacher will collaborate with the teaching team to support student's learning and healthy development by stepping into various classrooms as needed. This position will play a vital role in fostering nurturing relationships with children, guiding them through daily activities, and offering support and encouragement while following State Licensing guidelines and adhering to Head Start Performance Standards under the direction of the regularly assigned staff.

Primary Responsibilities

• Classroom Management – 75%
• Establish and maintain a positive classroom environment, utilizing PBIS framework.
• Ensure safety of children and staff in the classroom.
• Protect students, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Ensure the classroom supplies are within reach.
• Follow a consistent routine which includes small and large group activities.
• Aid in setup and cleanup.
• Aid in general routine care of children.
• Development, Implementation and Assessment of Education Services – 15%
• Collaborate with the established teaching team in developing and executing developmentally appropriate lesson plans using Creative Curriculum.
• Educate families and communicate regularly on kindergarten readiness and transition strategies.
• Complete reports according to program procedure, as needed.
• Facilitate parent-teacher conferences and home visits (when in a long term classroom assignment) as needed.
• Other – 10%
• Participate in monthly 1:1’s with Supervisor.
• Attend monthly all staff meetings.
• Participate in required trainings and professional development opportunities.
• Participate in program self-assessment and strategic planning.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
• A related degree that includes 30 quarter/20 semester college credits in ECE, Child Development, Elementary Education or Special Education may be considered.
• 1 year experience teaching children under the age of 5 in an early childhood setting.
• In lieu of the above, documentation of attaining at least step 9 or higher in the Oregon Registry Online (ORO), combined with 4 years’ experience teaching children under the age of 5 years in an early childhood setting.
• Must be enrolled in the Oregon Childcare Division Central Background Registry (CBR) and always maintain enrollment during employment.
• Adult and Pediatric CPR & First Aid Certification (must obtain within 30 days of employment).
• Food Handlers Card (must obtain within 30 days of employment).
• Basic-Intermediate Proficiency of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point and Publisher.
• Basic-Intermediate Proficiency of Outlook Mail, Calendar, and One Drive.
• Successfully complete a pre-start date physical exam.
• Reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of research-based child assessment tools.
• Experience working directly with parents.

Benefits

• 26 days PTO and 11 paid holidays.
• Affordable health insurance with 95% of employee premium paid by NH.
• Voluntary short- and long-term disability plans.
• 403b retirement plan.
• Paid Life Insurance.
• FSA and FHA.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Eligible for credit in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.