Floater Teacher

About the role

The primary responsibility is to be flexible by meeting the specific and unanticipated needs to cover any classroom throughout the day as a substitute teacher. They must be available to work any shift during the hours the agency is open and occasional after-hours events, meetings, and training. Additionally, they will support the classroom teaching team in providing a safe, nurturing environment where children have the opportunity to develop their cognitive, physical, and social-emotional capacity through exploratory play. The floater teacher follows the leadership of the lead teachers to maintain positive expectations and utilize established strategies for a well-organized classroom.

Responsibilities

• Fills in classrooms as needed and provides lunch breaks as outlined in the staff's schedule
• Encounters children of a variety of ages from six weeks to 12 years
• Enthusiastically greets and engages with parents at drop-off and pick-up times
• Maintain a positive relationship with parents and staff
• Inputs each child's daily activities into an interactive app for parents in a consistent, timely, and accurate manner throughout the day, as needed
• Create a soft, calm, safe, and loving environment
• Implement daily scheduled activities for children, focusing on children's interests, Language Development, Social Skills, and Gross Motor/Coordination Skills
• Ensure the daily care of every child by following all licensing guidelines and implementing all CLC standards
• Supports cleaning classrooms and preparing materials while the lead teachers engage with students
• Works cooperatively with and assists Teachers and other staff members
• Works effectively with CLC personnel members and implements strategic tactics as indicated
• Adhere to all CLC policies outlined in the New Employee Orientation and Teacher's Handbook
• Maintains confidentiality
• Respond appropriately to the cultural differences present among the Agency's service population
• Incorporate and demonstrate the mission, vision, work, core value and activities of Catholic Charities in a positive manner with all staff, clients and the general public at all times
• Performs other duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

Required Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

• 45-hour entry-level course preferred or completed within four (4) months after hire date
• CDC- Childhood Development Certification preferred. If a certificate is not applicable, a CDC must be obtained within two (2) years after the hire date
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
• Must have the ability to communicate fluently in English

Experience: Six months to one year of experience in a licensed childcare facility preferred.

• Must pass a state-enforced background check
• Valid NM driver's license and a clean driving record preferred
• Basic computer literacy in email usage, word processing and internet navigation
• Ability to take direction and change direction while taking initiative to contribute to the classroom activities
• Knowledge and experience on the normal range of development of children
• Excellent patience and stamina for keeping up with the demands of children of all ages and the program(s) need
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills to converse with children, fellow professional caregivers and parents or guardians
• Passionate about working with children
• Must pass a state-enforced background check