Early Childhood Temporary Classroom Floater

Temporary Classroom Floater

Department: Early Childhood Education Center

Reports to: Director of Early Childhood

Supervises: 0

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Hours: 8am - 5pm

The Classroom Floater supports the implementation of a high-quality early childhood program by helping maintain a classroom environment that promotes learning, development, and student engagement. This position works collaboratively with the teaching team to support the dual language curriculum, build positive relationships with students and families, and contribute to a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.

• Assist with the implementation of lesson plans and daily classroom activities in both indoor and outdoor learning environments.
• Promote and support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development in accordance with developmentally appropriate early childhood education practices.
• Support teaching staff in the implementation of the GCECC Dual Language Model and classroom learning objectives.
• Collaborate effectively with classroom staff to maintain a positive, supportive, and engaging learning environment.
• Help maintain high-quality early childhood learning environments that meet all health, safety, licensing, and educational standards.
• Foster and maintain professional and respectful relationships with children, families, and staff members.
• Demonstrate flexibility by supporting multiple classroom environments and adapting to the changing needs of the program.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Qualification Requirements:
  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation required.
• Ability to obtain a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential during employment required.
• Bilingual verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish preferred.
• Ability to successfully pass background and drug screenings required.
• TB test and physical examination required.
• FBI and Missouri State fingerprint clearance required.
• Ability to maintain high professional and ethical standards in all interactions with children, families, staff, volunteers, and community members.
• Knowledge of community diversity and cultural dynamics.
• Ability to work respectfully and effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds while promoting an inclusive and supportive environment.

This position operates in an early childhood education and professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. Guadalupe Centers serves a diverse population, including children, adolescents, and adults who may experience behavioral or mental health challenges.

The physical demands described here represent those an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear. The employee may frequently be required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds and may occasionally push items weighing up to 45 pounds, such as classroom equipment, furniture, or children on riding toys.

Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The position also requires the ability to respond to multiple demands from children, families, staff, and the public while maintaining responsibility for safety, well-being, and work quality.

GCI is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, ancestry, age, sex, gender, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, genetic information, veteran status, service member status or any other category protected by federal, state or local law. Preventing…