Job description

Description: Job Title: Childcare Float Teacher
Department: Childcare
Reports To: Director of Childcare
Position Type: Regular, Full-time
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Pay: $16-$19 an hour
Benefits: Eligible (details below)
Last Modified: March 2023
Childcare Float TeacherOrganization OverviewThe Goodman Community Center (GCC) is here for our whole community. People from all walks of life and all ages come for programs and services that make their lives — and our community — stronger. We strengthen lives and secure futures within a community where everyone is valued and has the resources they need to be successful. Goodman Community Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Essential Functions
Administrative Duties

• Follow policies and procedures of Goodman Community Center’s Childcare Program.
• Be knowledgeable of and adhere to state licensing regulations and City of Madison accreditation standards.
• Relieve teachers for breaks and planning time according to set schedule and fill in as needed.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and quarterly childcare meetings.
• Meet weekly with co-teachers to review plans for the following week and discuss additional classroom needs/concerns.
• Execute lesson plans and ensure all materials needed are accounted for.
• Respect confidentiality of GCC families and staff.
• Attend continuing education training to complete required hours.
• Keep accurate records of training and timesheet.
• Check email at least 3 times each week and respond to requests in a timely manner.

Environment

• Ensure a safe and welcoming environment and complete daily tasks assigned.
• Assist with afternoon lesson planning, schedule implementation, supervision, and classroom management while supporting developmentally appropriate practices and program goals.
• Provide a supportive environment in which children are encouraged to participate both as individuals as well as members of a classroom community.
• Participate in regular cleaning of materials and classroom spaces.
• Maintain classroom organization and rotate materials regularly.
• Create a culturally inclusive classroom with activities that support diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Program for Children

• Ensure all children in the program are tracked according to GCC expectations.
• Provide activities and opportunities that allow children to learn through play encouraging curiosity, exploration, and problem solving in a mixed aged classroom setting.
• Support children in their social-emotional development using multiple approaches including Conscious Discipline and positive guidance techniques.
• Support physical activity and nutrition education efforts by assisting with SPARK physical education activities, creating nutrition and healthy eating opportunities, and ensure time is allowed for children to be active multiple times during the program day.
• Assist with classroom transitions, while being flexible to unexpected changes in the program day.
• Float to rooms, as needed, to ensure teacher to child ratios are maintained.

Parents

• Build positive relationships with preschool families and encourage an open-door classroom experience for all.
• Maintain daily, open communication with parents and utilize various approaches to ensure child achievements are regularly shared and celebrated.
• Support program orientations, open houses, and family events as planned throughout the year.
• Communicate child concerns and family needs to the preschool team.
• Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned which are within this position's duties.

Requirements:Qualifications

• 18+ years of age and High School Graduate.
• Experience working in a preschool setting.
• Qualified to be a Childcare Teacher (a minimum of 2 courses for credit in early childhood education or its equivalent or 2 non-credit approved courses in early childhood).
• Required to pass Child Care Division Central Background Registry and GCC Background Check (National/County Criminal, Global Watchlist, SSN Trace, Sex Offender)
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report to be trained to drive a GCC van?
• Understanding of, appreciation for, and experience with ability, gender, sexual orientation, and socio-economically, ethnically, and culturally diverse populations.
• Familiarity with State of WI Child Care Licensing Rules and Regulations and City of Madison Accreditation Guidelines.
• Familiarity with Creative Curriculum and/or Conscious Discipline.
• Experience working with staff and families from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to: sit, stand, walk, bend; and occasionally push, pull, lift and carry objects (up to 50 pounds); sufficient mobility to attend frequent meetings and appointments in community settings; and drive. Job requires frequent verbal and written communication. Computer, telephone, copier, and fax use are required.

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Benefits*

• Free Onsite Childcare for all employees upon hire, pending program availability (ages 3+)
• Free access to on-site Lussier Fitness Center with personal training
• Approximately 20 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrued annually (based on a 40-hr/week schedule)
• Annual Review with opportunity for typical 3% merit increase
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Employer-Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings with up to 4% Employer Match
• Health Insurance (GHC) including a $0 or a $500 deductible plan
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount on room rental
• Flexible Spending Account for medical and childcare expenses

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour

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