The Teaching Support Specialist – Data and Planning Time Floater supports the overall mission and value of Catholic Charities and the Childcare and ECEAP division. Primary duties include providing classroom coverage while the Lead Teacher steps out for data entry and planning time. While in classrooms, the TSS – Data and Planning Floater will act as a teacher assistant in the classroom and is responsible for the care, hygiene, learning, and developmental activities of the children; communication with parents; and maintaining the classroom records, cleanliness, and orderliness while assigned in any classroom.

Responsibilities:

Report daily to the centers and check in with the Site Supervisor for coverage schedule

Support and inform child attendance counts at all times when in classroom or on playgrounds

Assist Lead Teachers and Teacher Assistants to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment by following program standards, policies and procedures

Survey all classrooms consistently, seeking opportunities to support and step in as requested
Care for the physical, mental, and emotional needs of the children while providing competent direct supervision to ensure the safety of all the children in the classroom
Apply health standards and care for the children and classroom
Report needed repairs and maintenance to the Childcare and ECEAP Services Program Manager
Foster positive discipline and communication in the classroom
Guide and sustain positive, respectful interactions between children and adults
Maintain confidentiality of children, families and staff
Initiate and encourage teamwork among adults in the room and across both centers

Continue professional development

Participate in required training and share information with other staff as requested
Participate in scheduled supervision, require meetings and retreats
Attend required Pyramid Module trainings and ensure the implementation of learned information in the classroom
Work with the Site Supervisor to apply for the Early Achievers grant to create professional development plan that will allow for the achievement of higher education in ECE or related fields.

Participate in Center activities and other duties as requested

Job Requirements:

The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance of this position. Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet one or more of the requirements, but who can perform the essential function of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.

Physical Requirements:

This position normally requires the physical demands of standing and sitting for extended periods, walking, running bending, lifting or performing other work requiring medium physical exertion, talking and hearing and adequate vision are required on a regular basis to perform the job duties. This position frequently experiences a noisy or loud environment including children laughing, talking, shouting, and crying. These physical demands are required up to 95% of the time.

Non-Physical Requirements:

Education & Experience

ECE Certificate or Professional Development Plan

Special Skills

Preschool Classroom experience
Emergency Procedures
Training in Creative Curriculum
Basic computer skills

Licensure, Registration, Certification

Valid food handler’s card
Valid First Aid and CPR card
Verification of a negative TB test
Proof of 1 MMR
Bloodbourne Pathogens Training
Renew Annual Trainings – Safe Sleep; Shaken Baby
30 hour STARS Training – Childcare basics (or proof of exemption)
10 hours STARS Annual Training
Enhancing Qualify of Early Learning In Service STARS Training with 6 months of hire

Employment is conditional upon:

Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Wage Range: $17.20 to $18.20, depending on experience

Benefits:

7 paid holidays, 1 paid Personal Day, 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year
Health insurance including medical & prescription coverage, with optional dental and vision insurance plans. Majority of premiums paid by Catholic Charities
Retirement 403(b) Plan: employee contributions commence upon employment; Catholic Charities contributes 2% of monthly income and matches up to 4% of employee contributions following 6 months of employment
Basic Life Insurance paid 100% by Catholic Charities
Flexible Spending Account eligibility following 6 months of employment
Education Assistance Program reimbursing up to $5,250 per year for approved continuing education after 6 months of employment
Additional voluntary insurances including supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, long term disability, accident, and ID theft
Employee Assistance Program includes 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, and other wellbeing tools
Annual longevity awards begin at 5 years of employment

It is the practice of Catholic Charities to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We gladly offer reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to support participation in the hiring process and employment.

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Teaching Support Specialist - Data and Planning Time Floater