Floater Teacher for Early Childhood School

Floater Teacher:

The Children’s School is hiring a qualified early childhood teacher to support the main teachers of the classes in our school. This person will act as a floater and support whatever class needs extra assistance that day. This will include filling in for a teacher's pre-planned or unexpected absence or it may be stepping in for a teacher to have extra planning time or meetings with parents and/or other staff members.

Our classrooms use a team approach - two individuals collaborate as co-teachers instead of a lead and assistant teacher. Floaters will work always work alongside a main co-teacher. The Floater teacher is expected to work with all ages of children in our school, ranging from 18 months old to 7 years old.

Work Schedule:

The Floater Teacher position will be guaranteed 24 hours a week and is eligible for all of our benefits. The individual will have the opportunity for more hours on Thursdays and Fridays as a a substitute teacher at the sub pay rate ($15/hr).

The expected schedule will be Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday with a schedule of 8am-4pm, 8:30am-4:30pm or occasionally 9:30am-5:30pm depending on the need for that day. We require the individual to commit to this position through at least August '24. Priority will be given to applicants looking for long term employment.Expected start date is as soon as possible.

Salary:

All our teachers (excluding substitute teachers) are salaried employees. The monthly salary will be in the approximate range of $1500-$2400 a month before taxes. Salaries are dependent on the individual's years of experience working with children in a professional setting (daycare, preschool, in-home childcare, teacher for extracurricular activities such as but not limited to dance, karate, piano, etc.) and the individual's education level; college degrees in education or related field.

About Us:

The Children’s School teaches children aged 18 months through 8 years old. Our school serves approximately 100 families in and around Boise and has been located in Boise’s North End since 1980.

The Children’s School sees development as a process – not as something that happens to a child, but rather as the result of the child’s lively interactions in the social and physical world. Development is also affected by the interaction of emotional and cognitive experiences.

GENERAL DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Supervises the classroom to maintain a safe and healthy environment
• Oversees free play
• Supports the main teacher with implementing activities based on developmental appropriateness and knowledge of child development
• Greets parents and assists in making a smooth transition for departure
• Assists with meals, toileting, diaper changes (in younger classrooms) and hand washing
• Attends paid, weekly staff meetings, training, and paid yearly school events even if scheduled outside working hours
• Performs general housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe learning environment

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Welcomes families by creating a friendly environment and facilitating their participation.
• Demonstrates tact, courtesy, tolerance and consideration for others. Interactions with individuals reflect mutual trust, respect and support
• Treats each child with dignity and respect. Respects the privacy of children by not discussing children or their families in front of other children.
• Shares information appropriately with other staff members; keeps classroom staff informed but doesn’t violate confidentiality with those who have no need to know. Works with co-workers to share information on planned daily activities of the program, classroom management techniques, room arrangements and communication with families
• Maintains an orderly physical environment conducive to optimal growth and development with special regard to health and safety
• Reports any medical problems and accidents to other staff and to the parents if applicable
• Knows procedures for reporting suspected incidents of child abuse and/or neglect

REQUIREMENTS:

• Obtain certifications in Pediatric First Aid and CPR within 5 days of employment (we will assist with this)
• Obtain a Boise City Childcare License which includes a criminal history and registry background checks (we will assist with this)
• Must participate in 20 clock hours per year of training through courses or workshops relating to early childhood education (to maintain/renew a Boise City Childcare Worker License)
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to communicate and receive information and ideas via oral and written methods.
• Ability to perform physical activities that require moving one’s whole body, such as in climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, where the activities often also require considerable use of the arms and legs, such as needed in the daily care of children.
• Ability to learn quickly and take directions
• Ability to tolerate being outside in most weather including summer heat, snow, and rain while supervising outside playtimes

TRAINING OR EQUIVALENT QUALIFING EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• CDA or ECE credits is preferred but not required

Benefits:

Paid planning time during working hours (if applicable)

Daily lunch breaks

Paid staff trainings

Ample PTO

Optional summer work and holiday breaks

Cell-phone reimbursement

Covered dental insurance

Salary range is dependent on experience and education

The mission of The Children’s School of Boise, Inc., is to enhance human development by supporting children, during their childhood years, as they experience themselves as capable learners. The school will provide a developmentally and educationally sound program for children through age 8. In its actions, the school will serve as a community advocate for the whole and healthy development of children and families, and as a progressive educational model.

The first commitment of The Children’s School of Boise, Inc., is to the rights, interests and education of children. The school will hire teachers and other staff to serve that commitment, based on competence and qualifications to perform their designated duties, and without discrimination on the basis of gender, race, national or ethnic origin, color, religious beliefs, age, marital status, disability or sexual orientation.'
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Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $1,500.00 - $2,400.00 per month

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• working with children: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Boise City Childcare Worker License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,500 - $2,400