Teacher - Floater

Job Details:
Early Head Start Sarah's Hope - Baltimore, MD 21217

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $19.00 - $22.00 hourly

Travel Percentage:
Up to 50%

Under the supervision of the Child Development Specialist, the floater teacher is responsible for providing a stimulating environment for the growth, well‑being, and development of the children and for creating and implementing lesson plans that prepare children for their next educational experience. The floater teacher will cover ongoing and sporadic staff absences across multiple sites in the EHS program. Placement is not predictable and will vary throughout the year.

• Assignment:
  In the absence of the Teacher, responsible for providing a stimulating environment for the growth, well‑being and development of the child.
  • Move between classrooms as needed, reporting to the site or classroom where a teacher is absent, and adjusting to different teaching styles and classrooms.
  • Coverage requirements will vary depending on the timing and duration of the assignment. The floater teacher is responsible for fulfilling the requirements specific to each coverage situation.
• Classroom Environment:
  Provides a safe and age‑appropriate, developmentally enriching educational environment that meets Early Head Start standards.
  • Selects appropriate materials and equipment and arranges the room to provide an environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental level and learning style of the children.
  • Provides the group with a positive routine and simple rules that are understood and accepted by children and adults.
  • Verbally engages with infants and toddlers throughout the day.
  • Help children to know, accept and appreciate themselves as individuals; develop a sense of independence and the ability to express, understand and control feelings; encourage mutual respect.
  • Follows written policies and regulations established by the Center, Health Department and granting agency.
  • Makes regular inspections and reports the need for repair or replacement of classroom supplies and equipment to their supervisor, using proper work order and supply request forms.
  • Manages all elements of classroom environment including movement of children, cots, small furniture and daily supplies.
• Curriculum:
  As the coverage duration allows, plans lessons and creates activities that are developmentally appropriate.
  • Develops written weekly lesson plans utilizing Creative Curriculum, the Early Learning Literacy Standards, and individualized education plans.
  • Provides daily activities and experiences which encourage questioning, probing, and problem‑solving skills appropriate to developmental level and learning style of the children.
  • Provides experiences that stimulate children to explore and express their creative ability.
  • Assists children in using language and social cues as a means of communicating their thoughts, feelings and understanding of others.
  • Physically engages children throughout the day, modeling full participation in all activities including gross‑motor play and music and movement.
• Assessment and Documentation:
  Supports child‑level assessment as needed.
  • Observes children daily, recording at least one observation per child.
  • Formally assesses each child's development using TSR GOLD data three times per year; plans for children based on GOLD summary reports.
  • Uses curriculum and assessment to effectively enhance the development of children.
  • Makes appropriate referrals based on assessments, team planning sessions, and case reviews.
  • Maintains necessary record keeping, including daily meal count and attendance.
• Parent Involvement:
  Encourages parent involvement and coaches parents.
  • Establishes positive relationships with parents and encourages participation in the Center's activity.
  • Plans at least two parent conferences and two home visits per year.
  • Effectively communicates with parents about classroom activities, curriculum, and their child's progress; models how to nurture and interact with children.
  • Organizes socialization activities involving parents.
• Professional Development:
  Strives to improve skills.
  • Participates in all professional development initiatives and training…