Floater Teacher

Little Blessings Childcare & Preschool has an opening for a Floater Teacher (One Location).

Becoming a childcare teacher at Little Blessings means helping to nurture something bigger than yourself by shaping the future, one child at a time. We value candidates that have a positive and flexible attitude and can lead a classroom in a patient and loving manner. Each staff member uses their unique teaching style to observe children as they "play their way through learning". Our teachers also collaborate and plan educational curriculum weekly with the daycare director.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

· Availability to work weekday shifts from 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

· Building and maintaining relationships with families and coworkers and creating a dynamic environment where play and discovery go hand in hand.

· Taking on a teacher role by instructing lessons based on specific curriculum

· Cleaning and maintaining a safe, organized classroom environment

· Administering daily food, snacks, or formula for mealtimes

· Ability to physically lift a minimum of 40 pounds and work indoors or outdoors. Must be able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity

· Participate in on-going training designed to maintain our standards. This includes on-going training within the active network of Lafayette and at least 12 hours of training annually.

· Must have reliable transportation

Ideal applicants will have:

· At least one year of early childhood education experience

· A strong passion for the field of early childhood education

· Commitment to being fully present and on-time at school every day

· Strict adherence to following all policies and procedures mandated by childcare licensing and our school.

· Professionalism at all times – acting with integrity, honesty, loyalty, dedication, maturity, and a strong sense of compassion.

· Outstanding customer service skills

A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $9.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location