Position Title:

Teacher (Floater)

Position Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Hiring Range:

$28.03/hour to $30.83/hour; Compensation will be based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.

Pay Frequency:

Hourly

A. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The floater/enrichment teacher is responsible for working in various classrooms with children between the ages of 10 weeks to 6 years old. This is a team-teaching position and the Teacher works with the Director and other teachers to plan and implement an appropriate educational program. This is a growth-oriented and collaborative learning community committed to our mission and core values. 

This position begins in November 2025 and is a .75FTE fixed-term position ending on 6/30/2026 and may be extended or converted to regular based on business needs and funding.

B. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Essential Responsibilities:            

• Assist with classroom curriculum development, teaching, and assessment.
• Assist with development and implementation of discovery area in preschool play-yard.
• Provide curriculum enrichment based on the children’s interests.
• Collaborate in a team-teaching situation that includes administration, teachers, assistants, and student aides.
• Perform operational duties necessary to maintain a quality early childhood program.
• Supervise and mentor Assistant Teachers and Student Staff within the KOC environment.
• Communicate openly and positively with children, parents, and staff.
• Establish effective relationships with families, children and staff.
• Serve as in-house substitute to fill in for teaching staff when absent from the classroom

2. Specific Duties:

Organizational

• Attend all faculty meetings/retreats/parent meetings/special programs.
• Assist in complying with state licensing guidelines.
• Follow the policies and procedures of the school as designated in the Santa Clara University Employee Policy handbooks and the KOC Staff Handbooks.
• Provide engaging environments for children.
• Participate in opportunities for professional growth and development.

Team Involvement

• Communicate and work cooperatively and respectfully with all team members.
• Strive for classroom practices that are consistent with the KOC Program Philosophy.
• Coordinate responsibilities with a team of teachers to develop consistent practices.

Classroom Practice

• Provide for the safety and well-being of all children.
• Uphold the philosophical guidelines of the KOC program.
• Support each teacher with classroom specific activities, as needed.
• Assist teachers in planning and implementing an engaging classroom environment that supports an emergent and inquiry-based curriculum.
• Assist, or lead when necessary, in the arrangement and upkeep of classrooms.
• Assist, or lead when necessary, in the development of classroom materials to be used by the children.
• Use discipline techniques which provide positive guidance, redirection, and the setting of clear limits. 

C.   PROVIDES WORK DIRECTION

Provide support and guides Kids on Campus Assistant Teachers and university student staff.

D.   QUALIFICATIONS
 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience required or preferred.

We are dedicated to providing an environment that acknowledges and supports each child’s ability to construct an understanding of his or her world in a creative and intrinsically motivated fashion.  The successful candidate must demonstrate passion for working with young children; possess a nurturing teaching style, high energy, and a desire to work collaboratively with a team of teachers. 

1. Knowledge

• Understanding of child development and a Play Based Approach to early childhood education.
• Knowledge of NAEYC’s Developmentally Appropriate Practice for Young Children.

2. Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong Computer skills and knowledge of modern office methods and procedures. Must be a self-motivated, flexible individual comfortable with rapid changes.

3. Abilitie