Big Oak Float Teacher - Madison, United States - Big Oak Child Care Center

Big Oak Child Care Center

Verified Company

Madison, United States

3 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Summary
Big Oak is an example in Madison and beyond for high quality, community-based, and progressive early childhood education. Big Oak is Youngstar rated 5 out of 5 stars, state licensed and city accredited.

We are seeking loving and professional people to join our talented team.

As a Float Teacher, hours can be around 40 hours per week depending on your schedule. The Float moves around from room to room helping as needed. Floats are assistants in the rooms, and engage at the child's level, while also assisting teacher with their needs.

Philosophy Statement and Values:
Big Oak recognizes the importance of play in the learning process for young children. Play is the basis for learning in our programs.

Big Oak works to empower children, promote individuality, and develop strong partnerships with families while creating an environment that helps young children attain physical, cognitive, social, and emotional achievements, preparing them for the next step in life.

Each child brings to Big Oak a history of life experience and cultural heritage. Partnerships between families and the Center are essential to the growth and development of the individual child.

We strive to create and promote these strong partnerships with families and create a sense of community that is thoughtful, warm and compassionate.

Please note that this position would be part-time and will transition to full-time as the state reaches "Badger Bounce Back Stage 1" and we are able to operate at full capacity.

Duties

Model and promote the mission, vision, and philosophy and values
Work collaboratively with coteachers, lead teacher and program coordinator
Be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds
Engage children at eyelevel, play, and work oneonone with children
Facilitate conflict resolution on a developmentally appropriate level
Acknowledge, respect, and meet children and family's individual needs
Utilize developmentally appropriate classroom expectations and behavior modification strategies
Communicate with parents/guardians on a daily basis
Supervise the health and safety of the children
Maintain constant supervision of the children in care

Requirements:

A certificate from The Registry indicating that the person is qualified to work as an Assistant Teacher OR is willing to complete the required coursework for the position.

Benefits

Big Oak Child Care Center offers a competitive compensation package with excellent benefits, including health, dental, life insurance, 401k, paid time off, and discounted childcare.

Big Oak is an Equal Opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.