Floater Teacher

The primary responsibility is to be flexible by meeting the specific and unanticipated needs to cover any classroom throughout the day as a substitute teacher. They must be available to work any shift during the hours the agency is open and occasional after-hours events, meetings, and training. Additionally, they will support the classroom teaching team in providing a safe, nurturing environment where children have the opportunity to develop their cognitive, physical, and social-emotional capacity through exploratory play. The floater teacher follows the leadership of the lead teachers to maintain positive expectations and utilize established strategies for a well-organized classroom.

Primary Duties & Essential Functions:

• Fills in classrooms as needed and provides lunch breaks as outlined in the staff's schedule. Encounters children of a variety of ages from six weeks to 12 years.


• Enthusiastically greets and engages with parents at drop-off and pick-up times.


• Maintain a positive relationship with parents and staff.


• Inputs each child's daily activities into an interactive app for parents in a consistent, timely, and accurate manner throughout the day, as needed.


• Create a soft, calm, safe, and loving environment.


• Implement daily scheduled activities for children, focusing on children's interests, Language Development, Social Skills, and Gross Motor/Coordination Skills.


• Ensure the daily care of every child by following all licensing guidelines and implementing all CLC standards.


• Supports cleaning classrooms and preparing materials while the lead teachers engage with students.


• Works cooperatively with and assists Teachers and other staff members.


• Works effectively with CLC personnel members and implements strategic tactics as indicated.


• Adhere to all CLC policies outlined in the New Employee Orientation and Teacher's Handbook.


• Maintains confidentiality.


• Respond appropriately to the cultural differences present among the Agency's service population.


• Incorporate and demonstrate the mission, vision, work, core value and activities of Catholic Charities in a positive manner with all staff, clients and the general public at all times.


• Performs other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications Required:

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent.


• 45-hour entry-level course preferred or completed within four (4) months after hire date.


• CDC- Childhood Development Certification preferred. If a certificate is not applicable, a CDC must be obtained within two (2) years after the hire date.


• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred. Must have the ability to communicate fluently in English.

Experience:

• Six months to one year of experience in a licensed childcare facility preferred.


• Must pass a state-enforced background check.


• Valid NM driver's license and a clean driving record preferred.


• Basic computer literacy in email usage, word processing and internet navigation.


• Ability to take direction and change direction while taking initiative to contribute to the classroom activities.


• Knowledge and experience on the normal range of development of children.


• Excellent patience and stamina for keeping up with the demands of children of all ages and the program(s) need.


• Strong verbal communication and listening skills to converse with children, fellow professional caregivers and parents or guardians.


• Passionate about working with children.

Must pass a state-enforced background check.