Floating Teacher - Infant/Toddler/Preschool/After-School

Smart Start

  • Trumansburg, NY
  • $16.50-20.50 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Our early childhood center is looking a full-time Floating Teaching Assistant for our Infant, Toddler, Preschool and After-School classrooms. Full-time hours, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm.Full-Time employees receive paid holidays, vacations, and additional PTO and sick pay.The ideal candidates must have experience working with infants, toddlers and preschool-age children, be comfortable and confident caring for infants, toddlers and preschool-aged children, have excellent communication skills, and be a nurturing and patient caregiver. Floating Teaching Assistants should be able to adapt to different classroom environments and routines with ease and be comfortable meeting new families and children on a regular basis.If you have previous experience working with young children and are interested in joining our growing team, we encourage you to apply.Responsibilities:Work with children in the classroom and outdoors to promote their learning and development
Communicate with parents and keep them informed about their child's development and any changes to the regular day-to-day schedule
Collaborate with teachers to monitor the development of each child
Understand the teacher's routine when it comes to delivering a lesson plan and running the class in the event that the teacher is absent on a particular dayRequirements:Excellent communication skills
Nurturing teaching approach
High school diploma/GED required (Associate degree preferred)
Compassionate attitude and strong understanding of child development
Experience caring for young childrenJob Types: Full-time, Part-timePay: $16.50 - $20.50 per hourBenefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
Schedule:
  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
Education:
  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
  • Early Childhood: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person

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