Alignstaffing Hiring for Early Learning Floating Teacher Job at Washington, DC Full Time

About Alignstaffing: As the premier education, healthcare, and social services staffing provider in the Washington, D.C. area, Alignstaffing is always seeking experienced, qualified candidates. Our goal is to connect candidates with positions that are not only aligned to their experience and expertise but will also challenge them to be their best selves. We also endeavor to help our candidates develop their skills and advance their career through meaningful experience, networking, career coaching and training. We

The benefits of working with Alignstaffing include:

• Weekly pay checks.
• Paid compliance requirements (fingerprints, drug screen, TB test, etc.)
• An easy online time management system.
• Personal recruiter assigned to you throughout your career as an Alignstaffing employee.
• Career coaching from a recruiter who understands the hiring process of your industry.
• Professional Development Training Opportunities.
• A diverse client base, with opportunity for Practical, valuable work experience with flexibility.
• Opportunity for specialists to expand their portfolio through work in new focus areas.
• Networking with likeminded colleagues and mentors.
• Industry specific or cross-industry experience.
• Training into a specific role, even while in school.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

The Early Learning Floating Teacher plays a crucial role in providing quality childcare services in our early learning programs.

The Early Learning Floating Teacher role is responsible for program spaces and must ensure that the spaces are safe, interesting, engaging, and reflect the diversity of our society. The Early Learning Floating Teacher participates in implementing learning activities that are balanced in all areas and include: active/quiet, long/short, group/individual, cognitive/physical, large group/small group and child-initiated/teacher-directed. Attention is given to the children’s ideas and curiosities in influencing the direction of daily activities.

We actively supports the career and professional advancement of Early Learning Floating Teacher through continuing education. A minimum of 18 hours of such training is required yearly.

Responsibilities:

• Actively participate, contribute and cooperate in planning and implementation of activities that are age-appropriate, process-oriented, and encourage divergent thinking, creativity, and problem-solving, based on the curriculum, philosophy and mission

• Maintain open communication with Program Director regarding children, families, and team members

• Stay involved with program activities and remain aware of all spaces and areas

• Plan and participate in special events for children and families

• Treat all children, families and staff with respect and professionalism

• Establish and nurture partnerships with families.

• Demonstrate an understanding of age-appropriate behavior and promote positive guidance in behavior management

• Respond to directions with a positive attitude and complete tasks promptly and efficiently

• Attend a minimum of 18 hours of staff training yearly (MSDE/OCC approved for MD staff)

• Become familiar with and abide by all policies, including those in the staff handbook, parent handbook, and terms of employment.

• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma required. College coursework in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development, Psychology, Parks & Recreation or related field OR successful completion of 90 clock hours of approved infant/toddler and preschool coursework is strongly preferred.

• Minimum 2 years of experience working with children in an educational, recreational, or camp setting

• Creative, nurturing, dependable, and fun

• MUST have your own, reliable transportation

• Location: Chevy Chase Campus

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Classroom management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location