Childcare Floater Jobs in Rochester, NY (NOW HIRING)

Description

Summary:

Under the supervision of the Director, the floater will perform the duties assigned to her by the Lead Teacher.  Employee may be asked to work in any of Ibero's childcare programs.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable Accommodations Statement 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Reports directly to the Education Specialist

Establishes and maintains good working relationships with Ibero staff, staff from related agencies, community representatives and parents

Assists Primary Caregivers and/or Lead Teachers in implementing a developmentally appropriate program

Follows Ibero's policies and procedures, NYS regulations and UPK standards

Speaks positively and respectfully to children

Supervises and ensures children's safety during all activities

Socialize with children during activities and at meal time using family style dining

Quietly speaks and guides children for a calm transition

Maintains the classroom to ensure that the environment is pleasant and safe

Assists with minor cleaning duties as assigned

Completes all work in a timely manner

Attends scheduled staff meetings, parent meetings, trainings and daycare center events as assigned

Keeps knowledge of children and families confidential

Continues to develop professionally

Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or delegates

Authority:

The individual must be resourceful and able to display initiative regarding classroom activities and implementation of lesson plans as assigned.

Position Qualifications:

Competency Statement(s) 

Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.

Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.

Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.

Competency Statements Continued:

Ethical - Ability to demonstrate professionalism conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.

Leadership- Ability to Motivate, influence, and support others to accomplish team and organizational goals.

Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.

Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.

Skills and Abilities:

High School Diploma and/or equivalent experience.

Demonstrated knowledge of child development, early childhood education and appropriate discipline methods.

        Experience working with infants, toddlers or preschoolers.

Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Must be able to pass clearance through the NYS Central Registry, good police record and good health.

Ability to work alternative work schedule to support program/parent evening and weekend activities, when needed.

Must show creativity and flexibility.

A combination of training and experience other than the specified, if judged to be adequate for the job, may be accepted by the President and CEO

Physical Demands:

The position does require occasional standing, squatting, lifting of up to approximately 40 lbs. And frequent sitti

Ibero American Action League is committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy expressly prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity or expression, domestic violence victim status, veteran status or status as a member of any other protected group or activity.