Assistant Childcare Teacher - Floater

Job Title: Assistant Childcare Teacher - Floater     

Program: Little Dolphin – Westbrook and Scarborough; Floaters work at both locations

Salary/Hourly Status: Hourly, part time                  FLSA Classification: Non-exempt

Schedule: variable weekday hours                            Reports to: Lead Childcare Teacher

Starting Pay Range: $17-$20/hr

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Company Overview

Waypoint offers comprehensive services, including a special purpose private school for children with autism and other developmental disabilities, case management and outpatient therapy services for children and adults, and residential and in-home supports for adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities.

Position Overview

The Assistant Childcare Teacher is responsible for partnering with the Lead Teacher in providing a safe, healthy, enriching and high-quality classroom learning environment for children assigned to the classroom. This position will be assigned to infant, toddler, or preschool classrooms based on program needs and child census.

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Responsibilities

Essential Duties

·         Implement a schedule, routine, and activities that encourage child development, social growth, and independence, in a context of dignity and respect.

·         Ensure the classroom is safe, clean, orderly, and ready for learning. maintaining compliance with health and sanitation procedures, including cleaning and disinfecting materials and equipment.

·         Provide active supervision of children, including indoors, outdoors, during meals, rest periods, and transitions.

·         Assist children with daily living skills, including toileting, handwashing, dressing, feeding, and personal hygiene as needed.

·         Partner with Lead Teacher in developing and implementing weekly lesson plans.

·         Ensure a positive, collaborative, respectful learning environment.

·         Maintain a room arrangement that is safe, inviting, stimulating, and developmentally appropriate.

·         Observe, record, and report child behaviors of concern. Utilize Waypoint protocols to report any incident of injury/illness.

·         Assist with any required record-keeping in the classroom.

·         Exhibit compassion, good communication, and appropriate professional boundaries with parents/caregivers.

·         Maintain professional conduct and represent the organization positively in all interactions.

·         Comply with all licensing rules including positive and developmentally appropriate child discipline.

·         Attend and contribute to staff meetings and engage in required professional development/training opportunities.

·         Monitor children for signs of illness, injury, or developmental concerns and communicate observations promptly. May contact a parent regarding a sick child, given collaboration with Lead.

·         Approval is required for any changes to work schedule, time off needs.

·         Participate in emergency preparedness plans, including fire drills, evacuation procedures, and emergency response protocols.

·         Maintain confidentiality of all child and family information in accordance with applicable laws, licensing requirements, and agency policies.

·         Fulfill all obligations as a Mandated Reporter under Maine law, including timely reporting of suspected child abuse or neglect according to Waypoint Maine’s policies and procedures.

·         Work collaboratively with teaching staff and other program personnel to support program goals

·         Demonstrate reliability through punctuality attendance, and preparedness for assigned shifts.

·         Adhere to Waypoint policies & procedures and provide leadership to staff in doing same.

·         Perform other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the organization.

Requirements

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

·         Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate activities

·         Ability to relate with joy, care, compassion, and sensitivity to children

·         Emotional maturity and sound decision-making skills

·         Strong judgement in challenging or crisis situations

Education/Experience

·         High School Diploma or Equivalent

·         First Aid/CPR certification (must be maintained current)

Work Environment & Physical Demands: