Float Teacher - Early Learning Programs at Calvary – Golden Valley, Minnesota

Job Title: Float Teacher

Reports to: Early Learning Programs Director

Classification: Full-time, hourly, non-exempt, year-round

Position Description: The Float Teacher is actively involved in all classrooms in Calvary Early Learning. This position assists and cooperates in a supportive role to classroom teachers and substitutes in classrooms for planning, sick and vacation time. The hours are varied between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

General Expectations:

• Live out Calvary’s mission, priorities and prayer, applying them in your personal and professional life with vigor and excellence.

• Operate as an accountable, authentic, caring, collaborative, team-first staff member, encouraging, praying for and building up co-workers, volunteers, congregants and guests.

• Be intentional about one’s spiritual growth and development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality care to children ages 12 weeks to 5 years.

• Work with classroom teachers in the daily running of the classrooms.

• Be flexible to accommodate daily schedule changes.

• Supervise classroom aides.

• Foster relationships and communication with children, families and staff.

Tasks and Expectations:

• Classroom coverage when a teacher or aide is absent
• Provide prep time to classroom teachers
• Be familiar with tasks of the aides and kitchen assistants
• Positive and effective communication with staff and parents
• Be aware of and uphold Calvary Early Learnings philosophy and practices
• See a need - Meet a need.
• Be familiar with schedule and weekly changes
• Warm and caring relationships with all children
• Be able to seek out and accept feedback from classroom teachers about the workings of each classroom - honor and follow the systems that are in place.
• Be prepared to be outside in all weather with all ages

Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge:

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Have a minimum of 2-year degree in Early Childhood or related field

• Pass a background study

• Participate in an orientation program

• Be a Christian role model for children, parents and other staff

• Complete the appropriate number of in-service hours each year

• Attend staff meetings, training sessions and family events

• Maintain a neat and clean physical appearance

• Able to see, hear, think and move quickly to supervise children safely

• Able to lift and carry children (maximum of 60 pounds)

Calvary Childcare Center is a NAEYC-accredited, faith-based program in Golden Valley, Minn. We are looking for the right person to join our team of creative, passionate and dedicated Early Childhood Educators. Our center is committed to high quality care for children and their families.