SSPS Early Learning Center​/Floater; Daycare; ECEC Site

Position: SSPS Early Learning Center/Floater (Daycare) (ECEC Site)

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Tuesday, January 13, 2026 12:00 AM
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SSPS Early Learning Center/Floater (Daycare) (ECEC Site)

Job Description

2025- 2026 School Year

Position: Sand Springs Public Schools Early Learning Center Floater (Daycare)

Location: Early Childhood Center

1701 E Park Rd

Sand Springs, OK 74063

Days and

Hours:

182 days/ 8 hours daily/ will follow the SSPS academic calendar for days on and off work

Supervisor: Site Principal Lisa Banks and Director of Early Learning Center Chelsea Taylor

Reports to: Director of Sand Springs Public Schools Early Learning Center and ECEC Building Principal

Qualifications for a Substitute Teacher

• Must be at least 18 years old and have an HS diploma or GED, or be in the process of receiving a GED for a period not to exceed 12 months, pass a yearly National Criminal Background Check, and meet all other requirements set by the Department of Human Services, as required by the position.

Teachers

The program employs individuals meeting the position-specific requirements in (1) through (3) of this subsection.

Teacher

• Are at least 18 years of age.
• Have at least a high school diploma, GED, or licensing-approved equivalent; or completed 10th grade and are in the process of obtaining a GED for a period not to exceed 12 months from employment.

Position-specific responsibilities

• Have the primary responsibility for the direct care of children.
• Lesson plan development and implementation.
• Classroom arrangement.
• Parent communication and family engagement.
• Program development and evaluation.

Teachers obtain and maintain CPR and first aid certification requirements, per OAC
340:110-3-284.

Teachers assuming the position: on or after November 1, 2016, get the certification within three months; or before November 1, 2016, and get the certificate before November 1, 2017. (Will compensate for certifications)

Job Goal: Providing care and supervision for infants through preschool children throughout the day.

Following the laws and guidelines outlined in DHS Regulations for a licensed daycare facility.

Classification: Non-Exempt

Evaluation: Annually by Supervising Teacher/Director and Site Principal

Physical Demands

This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements

Stand for extended periods; walk; twist at the neck and trunk; bend and reach with hands and arms overhead, above the shoulder, and horizontally; repetitive use of fingers and hands to grasp and/or operate equipment and demonstrate lessons to students; lift/move up to 75 pounds.

Occasional Requirements

Lift/move up to 75 pounds.

Visual Requirements

Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Hearing/Speaking Requirements

Adequate to exchange information.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Move from classroom to classroom as needed.
• Accompanies students during meals and assists students with getting and eating meals and cleaning up after meals.
• Cleans and maintains an efficient work area.
• Assists with instruction, errands, and copies related to an assigned student(s).
• Alerts the Director of concerns related to the student.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information.
• Complies with all federal, state, and local laws, board policies, and procedures.
• Utilizes professional behavior in all school-related interactions.
• Assists the Director in monitoring students' progress.
• Assists the Director in observing, recording, and charting behavior.
• Assists the Director with crisis problems and behavior management.
• Supervises children in the hallway, lunchroom, classroom, and playground.
• Develop a positive relationship with each child and promote the development of self-esteem and self-discipline.
• Responsible for assisting the Master Teacher with implementing policies and procedures, regulations, and daily operations guidelines, including developmentally appropriate practices.
• Assist the Director in reviewing each child's progress and developing written plans to promote each child's growth and development.
• Maintain a well-organized, safe, and attractive classroom environment conducive to the children's optimal growth and development.
• Observe and maintain records on each child to assess skills, interests, and needs, and use this information to facilitate learning and growth.
• Establish a positive relationship with each child's parent and/or guardian and share information about the child's day while attending the childcare.
• Conduct and/or assist the Director during staff/parent meetings.
• Assist the teacher in fully implementing Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) and inclusion of children with…