Good Shepherd Episcopal School is seeking an individual to join a collaborative team environment as a part-time floating teacher in its Parents' Day Out Program. The ideal candidate is a strong, dedicated professional with an astute understanding of the developmental needs of young children and how they learn. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with the ability to interact with children on academic, social, and emotional levels. The candidate must be able to lift 40 pounds, move freely with children, and pass basic requirements for Texas DFPS Child Care Licensing.

Essential Functions

Uphold and support the mission of the Episcopal Church and School.
Plan, supervise, and implement the program for the class in accordance with the policies, curriculum, and philosophy of the school, and the Texas State Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers.
Maintain a positive and adaptable team attitude.
Demonstrate competency, good judgment, and self-control in the presence of children and when performing assigned responsibilities.
Relate to children with courtesy, respect, acceptance, and patience in a positive manner, and help each child participate and succeed.
Ensure that no child is abused, neglected, or exploited while in the care of the center and report suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation to Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulations.
Know each child’s name and carry information showing each child’s age, keeping an accurate headcount of children throughout the day.
Provide not only for each child’s academic needs, but help develop social and emotional maturity
Tend to the child’s toileting/diapering needs with proper protocol, and help child develop good eating and dressing habits.
Supervise students at ALL times; to and from activities, in the halls, at bathroom breaks, at lunch, at recess, and at arrival and dismissal.
Circulate through the classroom and playground in order to monitor students’ progress and behavior, assist students in the instructional process, and maintain age appropriate discipline.
Maintain a clean, safe, and stimulating classroom.
Implement individual strategies for learning, and deal with signs of learning, development and behavioral issues.
Act as a mentor to new teachers.
Write recommendation letters, as needed, for graduating students.
Attend all required meetings and public-relations events.
Meet all teacher expectations and duties as outlined in the Employee Manual.
Prepare a substitute teacher folder and update throughout the year.
Submit and develop lesson plans on a weekly basis using Developmentally Appropriate Practice as a guideline.
Complete 24 hours of assigned training annually, and maintain a current Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certificate.
Communicate regularly with parents and guardians.
Fulfill other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Childcare: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Good Shepherd Episcopal School

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