Floating Preschool Teacher

Part-Time Floating Preschool Teacher

Do you enjoy working with young children and like the variety of supporting different classrooms and age groups? The Goddard School of South Loop is looking for a dependable, nurturing and energetic Part-Time Floating Preschool Teacher to support our classrooms throughout the school day. As a Floating Teacher, you will work alongside our Lead Teachers and leadership team to help maintain safe, engaging and well-supported classrooms.

What You'll Do

• Support Preschool and other early childhood classrooms as needed
• Actively engage with children through play, conversations, learning activities and routines
• Provide attentive active supervision at all times
• Help teachers with classroom transitions, meals, outdoor play, rest time and learning activities
• Follow classroom routines and positive guidance practices
• Assist with maintaining clean, organized and inviting classrooms
• Build positive relationships with children, families and coworkers
• Step confidently into different classrooms and adapt to the needs of each group
• Follow all school, licensing, health and safety procedures
• Support Management as needed with school wide events, facility maintenance, office and storage management

We're Looking for Someone Who Is

• Warm, patient and genuinely enjoys working with children and can engage with children in absence of homeroom teacher
• Reliable and punctual
• Flexible and comfortable working in different classrooms
• Engaged and willing to jump in wherever support is needed
• Professional and respectful in communication
• A strong team player
• Receptive to feedback and interested in learning
• Able to meet Illinois DCFS requirements for an early childhood classroom

Previous childcare or preschool experience is preferred. Early Childhood Education coursework is a plus.

Why Join Our Team? We believe great care for children starts with supporting the teachers who care for them. Our teachers benefit from a supportive leadership team, professional development opportunities, classroom resources, employee appreciation and opportunities to grow within the school.

This can be a great opportunity for an ECE student, experienced Assistant Teacher, former teacher returning to the field, or educator looking for consistent part-time hours. If you are dependable, enjoy being part of a team and want your workday to make a difference for young children, we would love to meet you. Apply today and tell us about your experience working with children.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday 2 PM to 6 PM or 3 PM to 6 PM.

Work Location:

In person

Note:

Must be vaccinated Compensation: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators.

Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day.

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