Floating Teacher

@ Magical Beginnings

Floating Teacher

Posted 1 month ago

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About the job

KidBridge Learning Centers, part of Magical Beginnings, provides play-based early education using Creative Curriculum, STEM, and literacy focus. The Floating Teacher supports classrooms, ensuring smooth operations and fostering a joyful environment for children from infancy onward.

Requirements

EEC Teacher Certification or CDA
Center-based daycare experience
Engaging, energetic demeanor
Flexible schedule availability
Ability to lift 50lbs

Qualifications

Experience working with young children
Positive team-oriented attitude
Ability to stand most of the day
Strong time management skills

Full job description

Founded in Pembroke in 2011, KidBridge Learning Centers uses play-based learning, combining Creative Curriculum, weekly STEM lessons, and literacy focus to ensure children have well-rounded and joyful early education from infancy onward.

KidBridge Learning Centers is a part of the Magical Beginnings family of early learning centers.

We are hiring a Floating Teacher to support in our Pembroke school. This role provides support to classrooms throughout the school. This position is an integral part of our staff, helping our program run smoothly while providing top-notch child care and collaborating with likeminded teachers. This role requires a creative, positive, and engaging team player who is flexible and eager to jump in to support.

You'll thrive in this role if you have:

EEC Teacher Certification (any age group), CDA, or equivalent degree and experience (required)
Daycare experience in a center-based or private school setting
An engaging and energetic demeanor and a love for helping young children meet and exceed their developmental goals

Some requirements of the role include:

Availability to work a full time, flexible schedule within operating hours of the school
Ability to spend extended periods of time on the floor with the children
Ability to lift up to 50lbs
Ability to stand up to 90% of the workday
Attentiveness, strong time management, and a team-focused mindset

As a Floating Teacher, you will be responsible for:

Providing substitute coverage when Teachers are either out sick, completing planning time, in need of a bathroom break, lunch break, or any other coverage throughout the day.
Assisting Classroom Teachers with the routine opening/closing of the classroom, including but not limited to wiping down the toys, cleaning the tables, vacuuming the room, sanitizing the room (after all children have left), and overall preparation of the classroom for the next morning.
Providing classroom assistance to support teachers as needed throughout the day, including but not limited to preparing materials for classroom lesson plans, engaging with students in free play, assisting with daily projects, supervising/zoning during outdoor time, helping with bathroom needs and diapering, snack and lunch time assistance (heating up lunches, cutting up food, helping open containers, supervision), naptime assistance, etc.
Adhering to the daily classroom schedule while assisting teachers.
Maintaining cleanliness of the school throughout the day including, but not limited to, cleaning staff kitchen areas, lobbies, staff and classroom bathrooms, using the zono-machine (if applicable to your school), emptying trash and disposing in dumpster, assist with laundry and organizing/putting away nap mats.
Encouraging children's participation by providing age-appropriate interactive activities.
Maintaining EEC required professional development hours and PQ registry.
Attending monthly staff meetings.
Creating a fun and safe learning environment.
Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with students and parents.

What KidBridge offers you:

Paid sick time
14 paid holidays*, plus a guaranteed paid week-long winter break
Paid snow days and vacation time*
Medical, dental, and vision insurance*
Long-term disability
Company-paid life insurance with additional voluntary coverage
Parental leave
Child care discount ($25/day)
Weekly pay and direct deposit
Referral and enrollment bonuses
Classroom tablets
A budget for classroom supplies
Paid classroom planning time
Free coffee and tea
Teachers’ lounge and break room
Mentor program
Teacher appreciation events
Team building activities
Holiday parties and seasonal events
School community outreach projects

*Available to full-time employees only

If you are ready to join a team that has fun, laughs together, and support each other, contact us! We cannot wait to meet you!

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