Floater Teacher

The Children and Family Services programs include Head Start, Early Head Start, State Pre-Kindergarten, Home Based Services, and Developmental Play Groups. Over 900 children birth through kindergarten entry and 32 expectant parents and their families receive child development and comprehensive family services through the Unity Council. The programs are diverse, multilingual, developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, and individualized for each child and family services are provided in seven centers and one home-based program throughout Oakland and Contra Costa County.

Position Summary

Under the guidance of the Center Director, the Floater Teacher provides quality care giving for preschool aged children and/or infants and toddlers in a safe and supervised early care and education setting. Promotes the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of children enrolled in the program.

Essential

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following

• Provides breaks for teachers in the classroom as scheduled by Center Director;
• Substitutes as a teacher in the classroom as needed, including supporting during teacher prep time;
• Fills in as a classroom teacher as needed for extended absences, including completion of paperwork assigned to teachers;
• Assists in implementing daily activities that are focused on the child’s interests and needs;
• Maintains effective and professional relationships with enrolled families;
• Assists in utilizing classroom materials and routines to promote an environment conductive to appropriate levels of development, interests, and specific needs of the children;
• Assists in maintaining a safe and healthy classroom environment in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, Title 5, and Title 22 Regulations;
• Attend regular staff meetings as scheduled by Center Director and Management;
• Complete a minimum of 21 hours of Professional Development annually, including college courses towards a Teacher Permit as determined by the Professional Development Coordinator;
• Supports with daily sanitizing and laundry at the site following health and safety protocols;
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Center Director and Management.

Qualifications

• Ability to work harmoniously in a multi-cultural team;
• Caring, compassionate approach to working with children and families as well as maintaining an open, friendly and cooperative relationship with each child’s family;
• Bilingual, English/Spanish or other language, preferred;
• Awareness of safe lifting techniques for lifting children, supplies and furnishings and commitment to using preventive health measures in the classroom to prevent the spread of disease.

Requirements

• Associate Teacher Permit preferred or Assistant Teacher permit and currently enrolled in coursework leading up to an Associate Teacher Permit;
• 6-12 units in ECE, including core courses (Child, Family and Community, Child Growth and Development, and Curriculum);
• 6 Infant/Toddler units preferred; or willingness to obtain 6 Infant/Toddler units within first year of hire.

• Physical Requirements
• Must be able climb stairs, reach, bend, lift 20-30 pounds, crawl, kneel, stoop, twist, grasp materials with hands and fingers, use arms and legs, able to walk, climb ladders if applicable.
• Regularly required to sit for long periods of time, and occasionally stand and walk;
• Regularly required to use hands to operate computer and other office equipment;
• Close vision required for computer use.

• Pre-Employment Requirements
• Physical exam
• TB test
• Background/fingerprint clearance
• MMR and Tdap vaccinations,
• CPR
• Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training

This description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities or requirements for the position. This position may change or assume additional duties at any time.

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The Unity Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.