Preschool Floater

Job Description

Job Description

YWCA of Lubbock Job Description

Preschool Floater

Job Summary

To provide a successful, safe and supervised educational setting for children while in the Preschool environment (classroom, outdoor play area, and field trips).  A floater will promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of the children while moving between different classrooms. This is a part-time position that works afternoons / early evenings.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing developmentally appropriate practices and activities in all classroom functions to meet the YWCA of Lubbock’s and State of Texas’ Licensing Standards.
• Assist in ensuring all program areas are integrated in curriculum (education, nutrition, mental health, health, disabilities and transportation).
• Assist in maintaining a SAFE and healthy learning environment both indoors and outdoors.
• Assist in maintaining classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Assist in maintaining required records on children and families.
• Assure child-staff ratios are maintained at all times.
• Establish strong and caring relationships with children.
• Encourage parent involvement in classroom and center activities.
• Assist in conducting required assessments for children.
• Assist in conducting home visits and parent conferences.
• Assist in conducting daily health checks.
• Treat children and families of all races, religions, family backgrounds and cultures with respect and consideration.
• Follow YWCA child guidance methods.
• Follow TDFPS regulations.
• Be aware of legal and professional responsibilities with regard to reporting suspected child abuse or neglect and following all YWCA child abuse prevention policies.
• Assist with cleaning and maintaining the classroom.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with other staff and management.
• Attend training and workshops for professional development; maintain required hours and certificates.
• Represent the organization at events as requested.
• Fill in for Preschool Teacher in their absence.
• Perform related job duties as required.

Job Qualifications

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative, though not comprehensive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative, though not comprehensive, of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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