Floater Teacher

Responsibilities Must speak Spanish - Support classroom teachers by assisting with lesson planning, curriculum development, and implementing age-appropriate activities that promote literacy, math, physical education, and social-emotional skills - Provide direct care and supervision for children across different classrooms, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times - Manage classroom behavior using positive reinforcement strategies and effective behavior management techniques - Communicate regularly with parents about children's progress, milestones, and any concerns to foster strong home-school partnerships - Assist with classroom organization, including setup of learning materials and maintaining a clean, safe environment in compliance with health and safety standards such as first aid and CPR protocols - Support childrens individual needs through early intervention strategies and specialized instruction in areas like special education or childhood development when necessary - Participate in ongoing professional development related to early childhood education, classroom management, mandated reporting laws, and standardized testing procedures Requirements - Prior experience working with children in educational or childcare settings; preschool or toddler care experience preferred - Knowledge of child development instruction, behavior management, and classroom management techniques - Strong communication skills to effectively engage with children, parents, and team members - Familiarity with curriculum development, lesson planning, and literacy education practices - Certification in first aid and CPR required or willingness to obtain upon hire - Understanding of early intervention strategies and special education principles is a plus - Ability to adapt quickly to different classroom environments and support multiple age groups as needed - Commitment to child welfare standards and adherence to mandated reporting laws