Floater Teacher

Catholic Charities provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 2 paid weeks off winter break, 10 paid holidays, health, dental, vision, life insurance, short term/long term disability, flexible spending account, 401 (K) retirement plan with employer matched savings, employee assistance program (EAP), PTO accrual up to 130 hours in the first 3 years, Professional development resources available

The primary responsibility is to be flexible by meeting the specific and unanticipated needs to cover any classroom throughout the day as a substitute teacher. They must be available to work any shift during the hours the agency is open and occasional after-hours events, meetings, and training. Additionally, they will support the classroom teaching team in providing a safe, nurturing environment where children have the opportunity to develop their cognitive, physical, and social-emotional capacity through exploratory play. The floater teacher follows the leadership of the lead teachers to maintain positive expectations and utilize established strategies for a well-organized classroom.

Primary Duties & Essential Functions:

• Fills in classrooms as needed and provides lunch breaks as outlined in the staff's schedule. Encounters children of a variety of ages from six weeks to 12 years.
• Enthusiastically greets and engages with parents at drop-off and pick-up times.
• Maintain a positive relationship with parents and staff.
• Inputs each child's daily activities into an interactive app for parents in a consistent, timely, and accurate manner throughout the day, as needed.
• Create a soft, calm, safe, and loving environment.
• Implement daily scheduled activities for children, focusing on children's interests, Language Development, Social Skills, and Gross Motor/Coordination Skills.
• Ensure the daily care of every child by following all licensing guidelines and implementing all CLC standards.
• Supports cleaning classrooms and preparing materials while the lead teachers engage with students.
• Works cooperatively with and assists Teachers and other staff members.
• Works effectively with CLC personnel members and implements strategic tactics as indicated.
• Adhere to all CLC policies outlined in the New Employee Orientation and Teacher's Handbook.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Respond appropriately to the cultural differences present among the Agency's service population.
• Incorporate and demonstrate the mission, vision, work, core value and activities of Catholic Charities in a positive manner with all staff, clients and the general public at all times.
• Performs other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications Required:

Education: 

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 45-hour entry-level course preferred or completed within four (4) months after hire date.
• CDC- Childhood Development Certification preferred. If a certificate is not applicable, a CDC must be obtained within two (2) years after the hire date.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Experience: 

• Six months to one year of experience in a licensed childcare facility.
• Must pass a state-enforced background check.
• Valid NM driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Basic computer literacy in email usage, word processing and internet navigation.
• Ability to take direction and change direction while taking initiative to contribute to the classroom activities.
• Knowledge and experience on the normal range of development of children.
• Excellent patience and stamina for keeping up with the demands of children of all ages and the program(s) need.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills to converse with children, fellow professional caregivers and parents or guardians.
• Passionate about working with children.