Union Day School Hiring for Floater Teacher Job at Irmo, SC Full Time

We are growing and looking for committed Teachers to complement our qualified workforce of educators. We serve infants through 5K. We have a half-day program that operates through-out the school year and a full-day program that operates year-round. The ideal candidates will be passionate for the job with an ability to form secure attachments and create relationships of mutual trust with the children in your care. They will know how to organize a class and make learning an easy and meaningful process. As we grow, some floaters will be moved into classroom teacher positions (lead or associate) if desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, nurturing, educational environment for all children
• Engage constructively with individual children during activities and transitions to help them reach their developmental milestones
• Demonstrate effective listening, oral and written communication skills
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop classroom activities and standards such as teaching children to share, express themselves, follow their curiosity, and develop vocabulary
• Provide infants activities to help them build their large muscles
• Sing and read to children with expression
• Manage classroom behaviors through positive reinforcement and appropriate redirection
• Attend all required trainings and obtain required continuing education hours
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by displaying professional behavior to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all students, staff, and parents
• Follow all Day School policies and procedures at all times
• Maintain an organized and clean classroom
• Ensure the safety of the children at all times
• Communicate with teachers to complete tasks they delegate to you as needed
• Experience using Brightwheel app a plus
• Provide individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning
• Observe and understand students’ behavior and psyche and report suspicions of neglect, abuse etc.
• Develop and enrich professional skills and knowledge by attending seminars, conferences etc.

Skills

• Experience as a teacher
• Knowledge of teaching best practice and a willingness to follow the school’s policies and procedures
• Excellent communicability and interpersonal skills
• Well-organized and committed
• Creative and energetic
• Strong moral values and discipline
• Knowledge of CPR/FA

Education and experience

• Early childhood education is preferred. College students welcome to apply.
• 6 months experience in a DSS licensed facility strongly preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $12.00 – $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• early childhood: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location