Preschool Toddler Floating Teacher

While this position is not currently open we are always happy to connect with passionate individuals. We welcome applications year-round and will reach out to qualified candidates as soon as the position becomes available.

To be considered candidates must upload copies of their transcripts and a valid teaching permit at the time of application.

Summary: The Head Start/Early Head Start Floating teacher supports the care supervision and educational programs for toddlers and pre-school children that is consistent with Head Start/Early Head Start programs philosophy and goals. The Floating teacher substitutes in classrooms as needed to maintain required ratios and provide a safe and supportive learning environment for children. The Rover develops relationships with teachers and children throughout the Center to facilitate continuity of care for the children we serve.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in preparing lesson plans and outlines for assigned areas
• Assists in the implementation of the Individualized plans for the children in the classroom. Provides basic evaluative information to the classroom Teacher on the progress and development status of the children in the classroom.
• Acts out stories.
• Assists with screening and assessment functions.
• Demonstrates and uses audiovisual equipment and other classroom resources.
• Assists in ensuring the implementation of safe and supervised indoor and outdoor activities of children in the Early Head Start and/or Head Start Education Programs.
• Assists children during snack and meal time and helps demonstrate appropriate dental and personal hygiene.
• Conducts daily inspections of indoor and outdoor facilities and reports and removes hazards.
• Assists teachers in preparing and maintaining attendance records.
• Supervises the classroom for brief periods when the Teacher is on-site but away from the classroom.
• Adheres to established Standard of Conduct and ensures confidentiality and mandated reporter requirements.
• Continues with data-driven professional growth inclusive of action planning coaching and completion of at least 15 hours of professional development annually.
• Attends all meetings and trainings as required and directed.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• California Child Development Teacher Permit or higher level (To obtain information about the California Child Development Permit click here)
• Preferred - Associates Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Child Development Early Childhood Education Education or closely related field. If Rover does not have an Associates degree they will be required to have a professional development plan that clearly describes a pathway and timeframes to Associates Degree
• Possess a minimum of three (3) semester units in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development. Rovers will be required to obtain an additional three (3) infant and toddler units within the first year of employment ensuring a total of six (6) infant and toddler units.
• One (1) year experience in a classroom or group setting in a licensed childcare center serving children under five years of age.
• Knowledge of the theories and principles of toddler and preschool growth and development responsive care early childhood education and family support.
• Experience with Creative Curriculum preferred.

Desired:

• Experience working in an Early Head Start/Head Start Program.
• Experience working with children with disabilities and cognitive delays.
• Bilingual in Spanish

Requirements:

• First Aid Pediatric CPR Certification (can be provided if needed)
• Must have the use of an automobile and must possess a valid California Drivers license and adequate automobile insurance coverage
• Must possess and maintain criminal background clearance.
• Must meet immunization requirements including pertussis measles and flu Covid-19 vaccination clear health exam and proof of TB clearance.
• Understanding of and ability to use technology and other agency required programs.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

Unless reasonable accommodations can be made while performing this job the staff member shall:

• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job; lift 30 pounds from the floor to a waist-high table when necessary.
• Sit stand and walk for required periods of time.
• Observe see hear and respond to childrens needs emergencies and conflicts that may occur in the early education center or on the playground.
• Crouch to a childs height maintain eye contact the childs level sit on the floor and stand tall enough to reach children on the highest piece of equipment.
• Use close vision color vision peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
• Communicate effectively in English using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools computers and/or controls.