Cura Bella is looking for a part time Floating Teacher to join our childcare and early learning center. A candidate for the floating teacher position must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. Candidates should have at least 2500 hours experience working with children, or currently be enrolled in a program for the field or related field. The goal is to contribute to the healthy cognitive, emotional, social and physical development of the children we serve. The position available has the option of part-time or full-time hours and this would be discussed in an interview.
Once hired, employees have the option of enrolling in a CDA program, sponsored by us, and pay increases with enrollment in the program. Candidate also eligible to enroll in the TEACH scholarship program, where a full PA licensure for Education Degree (K-4) can be acquired free of tuition. Great opportunity for individuals who want a teaching certificate and degree, with no debt!
Responsibilities
- Assist in the Development and implementation of a careful and creative program suitable for preschool children
- Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children
- Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
- Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
- Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.)
- Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche
- Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
- attend monthly staff meetings
- keep current with all DHS demands for qualifications, including all necessary trainings
- other duties as assigned by management
Skills
- Proven experience in childcare
- Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
- Excellent communication and instructional skills
- Ability to act as mediator between children
- Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable
- Certification in child CPR (we can certify if needed)
Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Experience:
- working with non-family related children: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
