Floating Daycare Teacher

The Goddard School

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$16–$20 Per Hour
SKILLS
Apple iPad, Child Development, Childcare, Communication Skills, Dental Insurance, Diversity, Emergency Procedures, Employee Assistance Plan, Health Insurance, High School Diploma, Nursery School and Preschool, Philosophy, Retirement Plan, Training/Teaching, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
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Benefits:

  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
Job description

An Floating teacher at The Goddard School is responsible for helping to establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. A Resource is responsible for working with all the staff members as per the responsibilities assigned by the management.

Qualifications:

A Floater Staff must meet the qualifications of:

- The ability to understand and support the education program using "learning through play" philosophy.

- The ability to interact closely with children at their level, within sight and sound supervision at all times.

- The ability to change children's diapers and/or assist in toileting (where necessary);

- The ability to communicate effectively and professionally with school personnel, children and parents.

- The ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies.

-The ability to safely walk children from room to room or playground or an outdoor area.

-Willing to clean and sanitize surfaces and learning materials regularly and as needed basis

- Ability to break teachers during nap times while supervising children actively at all times

- Ability to obtain resources to support learning environment in the classrooms

-Ability to use ipads for assisting teachers with daily reports

A Floater Staff must meet one of the following educational requirements:
  • High School Diploma with at least 12 credits in Early Childhood Development or related field
  • A Child Development Certificate or higher preferred
Responsibilities

The Floater/Assistant teacher's responsibilities include assisting the lead teacher in implementing the lead teacher's responsibilities including but, not limited to the following:
  • cleaning and sanitizing
  • active supervision
  • Helping teacher with resources
  • Assist food staff with distribution
  • Opening and closing Checklists
  • Ensure that classroom equipment is in good repair
  • Understand and implement The Goddard School® emergency procedure(s)
  • Promote healthy eating practices at lunch and snack times
  • Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements
  • Perform minor cleaning responsibilities (e.g., spills) immediately
  • Perform major cleaning during times when children are not present
  • Understand and adhere to the GSI Behavior Policy
  • Encourage empathetic and respectful feelings for others, as well as the environment, through positive modeling
  • Respect cultural and ethnic diversity
  • Promote "learning through play" philosophy and educational objectives
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Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday: 2 PM to 6 PM or 3 PM to 6 PM.

Work Location: In person
Note: Must be Co-VID Vaccinated.

Compensation: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

This Is Your Moment

The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators. Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day.

Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.

About the Company

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The Goddard School

The Goddard School provides the foundation to encourage a child's lifelong love of learning .In our warm, caring atmosphere, dedicated teachers support the development of children from 6 weeks to 8 years old. Our year round program offers families the choice of either half day or full day schedule. We are delighted to be the on-site owners of The Goddard School on Theodore Street in Plainfield. We welcome the opportunity for you to join our team by providing the best educational child care for children. Our play-based curriculum taught by our wonderful degreed teachers in a nurturing learning environment, is tailored to meet the social, intellectual, physical and emotional needs of each individual child. We are not a daycare, but rather a preschool with purpose. Rundy and Karen Wells
COMPANY SIZE
20 to 49 employees
INDUSTRY
Education
WEBSITE
http://www.goddardschool.com/chicago/plainfield-joliet-theodore-street-il#moreFromThisSchool