Infant & Toddler Floater Teacher EHS

$35,360 - $38,314/Yr

Urban Strategies

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote

Social Assistance

About the position

The Floater Infant and Toddler Teacher at Urban Strategies LLC is responsible for supporting teachers in promoting the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and linguistic development of infants and toddlers. This role involves creating nurturing learning environments, providing responsive caregiving, and managing age-appropriate classroom activities. The Floater Teacher will build strong relationships with families and adapt to various classroom assignments based on the center's needs.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in promoting the development of infants and toddlers.
• Ensure learning environments are nurturing and well-organized.
• Build strong relationships with families to support parent-child relationships.
• Provide breaks for teaching staff as assigned by the supervisor.
• Establish and maintain a healthy and safe environment for children.
• Conduct daily health and safety monitoring of playgrounds.
• Detect and report signs of illness or unusual behavior in children.
• Follow mandated reporting processes for suspected child abuse/neglect.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in classrooms and storage areas.
• Create a welcoming atmosphere that respects children's cultural backgrounds.
• Assist in implementing curriculum and teaching experiences when covering teacher breaks.
• Promote parental engagement and model positive behavior and guidance techniques.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Basic computer skills.
• Valid Driver's License and personal vehicle with liability insurance.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential in Infant and Toddler (current) preferred.
• Associate Degree or other qualifying education in Child Development or Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Minimum two years of recent experience in a childcare or preschool setting preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards.

Benefits

• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• 401(k) matching