Float Teacher

Do you have a heart for children and seniors? Have you wanted to make a difference in your community? Join the JRC team and help us continue enriching lives through educating children and engaging seniors for another 50 years and more.

Early childhood professionals at JRC Learning Centers bring encouragement, warmth, patience and understanding to their classrooms. They inspire learning that promotes a child’s social, physical, verbal and cognitive development which prepares children for success in kindergarten and beyond.

JRC Learning Center, is currently hiring a Float Teacher.

SPECIFIC DUTIES OF THE JOB:

•  Takes care of all the childrens’ physical needs: diapers, feeds and changes each baby.
•  Meets the emotional needs of each baby: talks with, smiles at and loves on each child.
•  Satisfies the developmental needs of each baby: reads to, plays with, and entertains infants.
•  Plans and executes special activities for babies each day.

 Special Activity Concentration:
 Large Group Motor Skills - rolling over, crawling, walking, sitting-up

•  Language Skills - forming words, recognizing pictures and sounds
•  Sensory Skills - touching textures, exploring materials
•  Prepares room before children arrive and cleans rooms at end of shift.
•  Greets each parent and child daily.
•  Gives undivided attention, watching carefully for safety hazards.
•  Collects required anecdotes and information for required ongoing assessments.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent is required. A CDA credential or Associate Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education and Development is preferred but not required. Must attend training classes designed to broaden professionalism, education and skill involving childcare and development as required by Federal and State regulations and administration.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Experience working with children and knowledge of activities that stimulate all ages.

Knowledge of childhood illness and care, and safety issues concerning children.

Interactions expressive of genuine warmth and concern for children as well as an understanding of their developmental needs and age appropriate behavior.

Captures “nurturing moments” and “teachable moments”.

Ability to move and react quickly. Handles emergencies effectively.

Skills in patience and remaining calm under pressure.

Skills in positive communication.

Skills in parent communication.

Skills in time management and ability to be flexible with childrens’ routines and schedules.

Ability to organize the environment.

Ability to research needs of children and attend classes for professional development

Acquire knowledge of the current curriculum and implement the curriculum practices in the classroom

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
• Early childhood education: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $15