Preschool Floater
1 year ago
Lubbock
Job Description YWCA of Lubbock Job Description Preschool Floater Job Summary To provide a successful, safe and supervised educational setting for children while in the Preschool environment (classroom, outdoor play area, and field trips). A floater will promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of the children while moving between different classrooms. This is a part-time position that works afternoons/early evenings. Essential Job Responsibilities • Assist in implementing developmentally appropriate practices and activities in all classroom functions to meet the YWCA of Lubbock’s and State of Texas’ Licensing Standards., • Assist in ensuring all program areas are integrated in curriculum (education, nutrition, mental health, health, disabilities and transportation)., • Assist in maintaining a SAFE and healthy learning environment both indoors and outdoors., • Assist in maintaining classroom environment conducive to learning., • Assist in maintaining required records on children and families., • Assure child-staff ratios are maintained at all times., • Establish strong and caring relationships with children., • Encourage parent involvement in classroom and center activities., • Assist in conducting required assessments for children., • Assist in conducting home visits and parent conferences., • Assist in conducting daily health checks., • Treat children and families of all races, religions, family backgrounds and cultures with respect and consideration., • Follow YWCA child guidance methods., • Follow TDFPS regulations., • Be aware of legal and professional responsibilities with regard to reporting suspected child abuse or neglect and following all YWCA child abuse prevention policies., • Assist with cleaning and maintaining the classroom., • Coordinate and communicate effectively with other staff and management., • Attend training and workshops for professional development; maintain required hours and certificates., • Represent the organization at events as requested., • Fill in for Preschool Teacher in their absence., • Early childhood education certifications such as Child Development Associate (CDA) is preferred., • Learn and support the YWCA mission, vision, and policies to meet the goals of the organization without compromise, serving as a role model for the Lubbock community both in demeanor and in life-style habits., • Be at least 18 years old., • High School diploma or GED required., • Meet all other YWCA personnel requirements., • Present self professionally in appearance and mannerism at all times., • Flexibility to work irregular hours from time to time, including evenings or weekends., • Infrequent travel: 0-10 days/year., • Pass a criminal history background check and FBI fingerprint check., • Regularly sit, stand, bend, crouch, stoop, walk, climb stairs, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk, hear, see, and be outside., • Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds., • Ability to work in a stressful environment and deal effectively with stress., • Noise level varies between quiet and loud. joFnGvEp5P