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Teachers at the Redlands Christian Migrant Association help lead the way in child care and early education for the children of migrant farm workers and other rural, low income families. Opening doors to opportunities since 1965, working at RCMA is especially rewarding and we are hiring¦
Floater
(1 position)
Flagler CDC
Job Order: A-27-19
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
In the absence of a teacher, the floater will cover for other employees who are on TEACH release time, breaks, or engaged in planning time. Assists with daily activities of the classroom under the supervision of an experienced, full-time teacher (if present).
In the absence of an experienced teacher, the floater will assist under the supervision of the assigned, experienced staff member who is responsible for ensuring all safety and educational requirements meet the needs of children and families.
The floater may also act as the Third Teacher to provide children with developmentally appropriate activities, safe and nurturing environment while promoting the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of children with challenging behavior/moderate to severe disabilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assist the full time teacher or other experienced staff member in delivering developmentally appropriate early childhood activities. For example, set up activities and materials, and provide appropriate interaction and guidance with children during the time of care.
2. Assist the full time teacher or other experienced staff members ensure the health, safety and educational needs of children and follow classroom policies and procedures. For example, assist children with tooth brushing, hand washing and toileting; move around the classroom to engage with children and provide supervision at all times; model good eating habits; ensure that any childs specific medical and nutritional instructions are followed; and count children as they enter and leave classroom to/from playground.
3. Assist in the planning and supervision of childrens activities that meet their emotional, cognitive, social and physical needs. For example, help children solve problems by getting down on their eye level, try to anticipate challenging behaviors before they occur, and assist the teachers in comforting and nurturing children; help teacher prepare materials for the next day.
4. Model appropriate behavior using positive guidance techniques at all times. For example, instead of saying no or dont do that use redirection techniques such as you need to ¦ or I wonder what would happen if you ¦ or distract child with another toy, activity or story.
5. Assist with the maintenance of a healthy and safe environment in all classroom activities. For example, assist with the clean-up of childrens activities and meals, ensure that the room and outside playground are free from hazardous objects or materials, and provide consistent supervision to ensure children remain in the group both inside and outdoors.
6. Help parents to feel welcome and encourage their involvement. For example, greet parents when they arrive and introduce yourself, as well as when parents pick up their children; assist them in signing their child in and out of the classroom.
7. Participate in all required teacher trainings and staff meetings.
8. Adherence to all RCMA funding and DCF requirements
EXPERIENCE: Up to one year
EDUCATION: High School Diploma
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty element satisfactorily while exercising independent judgment and discretion. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The individual must meet age, medical, moral character and any other requirements as defined by Florida Statutes. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
After initial hire, the employee must complete mandatory child care training in accordance with Florida Statutes and funding source requirements to retain eligibility to be employed in this position.
Within the first 30 days, an employee in this position must enroll and complete with exams:
8 hours- Health, Safety and Nutrition
Within the first 90 days, an employee in this position must enroll and complete with exams either option 1 or option 2:
Option 1 (strongly recommended)
4 hours-Identifying & Reporting Child Abuse Neglect
6 hours-Child Growth and Development
6 hours-Behavioral Observation and Screening
Option 2
2 hours- Health and Sanitation
2 hours- Safety of the Environment
1hour- Precautions in Transporting Children (if applicable)
2 hours- Child Safety and Prevention
1hour- Planning for Emergencies
2 hours- Prevention of Child Abuse and Supporting Children in Trauma
1 hour- One of the Supporting Social-Emotional Development Modules (Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Mixed-Age group)
Important Note: If employee selects Option 2, once Option 2 is completed, employee will still be required to take courses under Option 1 but within 12 months of starting the first course of Health, Safety, and Nutrition.
Completion of the required coursework and passing all exams of the 45 hours are required no later than 12 months from beginning of the Health, Safety, and Nutrition course.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Positive attitude towards and ability to get along with and respect co-workers and children
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to apply common sense
Ability to follow instructions
Ability to read and understand written information in primary language.
Ability to write simple notes and complete forms.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to children, parents, and other employees of RCMA.
Reliable transportation
Willingness to learn basic computer skills and the ability to access the Internet and the RCMA intranet.
REQUIRED RCMA CORE COMPETENCIES: Accountability, Flexibility, Communication, Commitment to personal and professional development.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Member of community being served and, when applicable, farm worker background. Former Head Start or Early Head Start parent preferred.
Bilingual skills (English/Spanish)
Current certification in Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Pediatric First-Aid.
Deadline: 7/26/2019
Send application and/or resumes & cover letter to:
Redlands Christian Migrant Association, Lillian Williams, Center Coordinator
Email: lillian.williams@rcma.org
Fax: (386) 437-1157
Mailing address: P.O. Box 2260, Bunnell , Florida 32110
Application available online at: www.rcma.org
RCMA is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer