Afternoon Teacher Floater Job Description 12-5:30
Union Day School
Union United Methodist Church
7582 Woodrow Street, Irmo, SC 29063
License Number 16941

Union Day School is a full and half-day school providing a nurturing and caring environment for infants-4 year old's to grow through early childhood learning activities. Our teachers are valued and staff development opportunities are offered to grow in the early childhood profession. Full time staff have 11 paid holidays in addition to paid weeks for school closures - spring break, July 4th week, and Christmas.

Teacher floaters will need to be flexible and adapt to various classroom settings depending on the need to ensure classroom student-teacher ratios are met. This job is for a person who can adjust to various situations and classroom environments and be able to assist in closing at 5:30 p.m. Come join the Union Day School team where we care and value our staff.

Minimum General Requirements/Preferences:

• College Credentials in Early Childhood Education preferred ex. ECD101 for an associate
• College degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (AA or higher) required for lead teacher or 3 years experience working with toddlers or 2s.
• 6 months experience in a DSS licensed facility Highly preferred.
• Good general physical health and the endurance to work hours required to fulfill the job requirements.
• Ability to see, hear, speak and move quickly.

General Description:

• Provide a safe, nurturing, educational environment for all children
• Float between 3 classes: infants, toddlers, and twos
• Engage constructively with individual children during activities and transitions to help them reach their developmental milestones
• Demonstrate effective listening, oral and written communication skills
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop classroom activities and standards such as teaching children to share, express themselves, follow their curiosity, and develop vocabulary
• Provide infants activities to help them build their large muscles
• Sing and read to children with expression
• Manage classroom behaviors through positive reinforcement and appropriate redirection
• Attend all required trainings and obtain required continuing education hours
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by displaying professional behavior to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all students, staff, and parents
• Follow all Day School policies and procedures at all times
• Maintain an organized and clean classroom
• Ensure the safety of the children at all times
• Communicate with teachers to complete tasks they delegate to you as needed
• Experience using Brightwheel app a plus
• Provide individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning
• Observe and understand students’ behavior and psyche and report suspicions of neglect, abuse etc.
• Develop and enrich professional skills and knowledge by attending seminars, conferences etc.

Skills

• Experience as at teacher (infant or toddler preferred)
• Knowledge of teaching best practice and a willingness to follow the school’s policies and procedures
• Excellent communicability and interpersonal skills
• Well-organized and committed
• Creative and energetic
• Strong moral values and discipline
• Knowledge of CPR/FA

Hours:
Part time, Monday-Friday, 12:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Pay:
$14-15/hour; pay based on experience and qualifications

Benefits:
11 paid holidays in addition to spring break, July 4th week, and Christmas
Employee Discount
Professional Development Assistance
Tuition Reimbursement

Key Relationships:
Full day staff members
Parents of children
Volunteers for the Day School activities
Director and assistant director

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 27.5 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person