LTE Toddler House Float

JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Toddler House Float Teacher is responsible forcovering the scheduled or emergency absences of the WMS Toddler Housestaff pool and occasionally our Preschool staff. This includes, but isnot limited to, carrying out Montessori philosophy, supervisingchildren, communicating with parents, and providing a healthy and safeenvironment for children when covering a shift at the Toddler House(ages 16 months - 3.5 years old) and occasionally the Preschool (3 yearsold - 6 years old). BENEFITS $500 sign-on bonus after 30 daysCompetitive Pay Health Insurance Dental Insurance RetirementContribution Short-term and Long-term Disability Paid Time Off HolidayPay Paid Training and Professional Development RESPONSIBILITIESSupporting the Lead Montessori Teacher: Responsible for certain assignedareas of the classroom and specific blocks of time during the dayassigned by the Lead teacher. Helps with dressing, undressing, andtoileting if needed. Calmly facilitates transition activities.Maintaining the Environment: Assists in caring and maintaining theoutdoor and indoor environments. This may include, but is not limitedto, dishwashing, cleaning shelves, sweeping, and disinfecting. Maintainsthe materials and works according to the Lead Montessori Teacher'sdirectives. Assists children in maintaining the environment. Reports toLead Montessori Teacher if materials are in need of replacement orrepair. Maintains a safe and healthy classroom: Ensures all practicesare in compliance with State Licensing Rules and City Accreditationstandards. Maintains a safe classroom. Maintains a clean and sanitaryclassroom. Follows WMS policy for attendance and knows the whereaboutsof children in their responsibility care at all times. Promotes safe andhealthy behavior between children. Developing an understanding ofMontessori philosophy: Present materials as directed by Lead MontessoriTeacher. Knows existing materials, their purpose and use, and becomefamiliar with new materials. Understands Montessori rationale in termsof approaching each child. Adheres to ground rules and is a role modelfor all. Encourages children to be independent. Allows activities to bechild-led. Carries out WMS Child Guidance Policy. Studies to continuallydeepen understanding of the Montessori philosophy. Establish positiveand productive relationships with families: Relates pertinentinformation to parents if Lead teacher is not available. Promotescommunication with parents. Encourages parents to participate inprogram. Relates all concerns regarding a child to the Lead MontessoriTeacher. Is friendly and positive when communicating any informationregarding a child to the family. To maintain a commitment toprofessionalism: Promotes WMS's philosophy and educational objectives.Follows WMS policies, procedures, and general work rules. Engages inongoing staff development and continuing education to improve personaland professional skills. Attends monthly staff meetings, workshops, andin-service training provided by WMS unless the Director approves ofabsence. Attends WMS picnic and one WMS fundraising event per year.QUALIFICATIONS Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion Commitmentto Woodland's mission and values High school diploma or equivalent 18years or older Hold the DCF required course to work as a teacher in alicensed childcare facility, Introduction to the Child Care Professionor equivalent from a higher education institution or complete requiredtraining within the first 6 months of employment SPECIAL POSITIONREQUIREMENTS Current CPR certification Abusive Head Trauma PreventionTraining Children Abuse and Neglect Mandatory Reporter Training Woodlandprovides these trainings PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to performall reasonable teacher physical demands Must be able to lift and carryan individual weighing 50 lbs Must be able stand for periods greaterthan hours Must be able to walk up and down stairs continuously Mustbe able to turn, squat, kneel, crouch, and bend over without issue Mustbe able to work all contracted daily hours uninterrupted (besidesdesignated break) Must be able to work all weekly contracted hoursPlease email your resume to if youare interested in applying for this position. Thank you Maintain a safeplay environment. Observe and monitor children's play municate with children's parents or guardians about dailyactivities, behaviors, and related issues. Support children's emotionaland social development, encouraging understanding of others and positiveself-concepts. Care for children in institutional setting, such as grouphomes, nursery schools, private businesses, or schools for thehandicapped. Sanitize toys and play equipment. Dress children and changediapers. Keep records on individual children, including dailyobservations and information about activities, meals served, andmedications administered. Identify signs of emotional or developmentalproblems in children and bring them to parents' or guardians'attention. Instruct children in health and personal habits, such aseating, resting, and toilet habits. Organize and store toys andmaterials to ensure order in activity areas. Perform housekeepingduties, such as laundry, cleaning, dish washing, and changing of linens.Read to children and teach them simple painting, drawing, handicrafts,and songs. Discipline children and recommend or initiate other measuresto control behavior, such as caring for own clothing and picking up toysand books. Regulate children's rest periods. OTHEREXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: QUALIFICATIONS Commitment to diversity,equity, and inclusion Commitment to Woodland's mission and values Highschool diploma or equivalent 18 years or older Hold the DCF requiredcourse to work as a teacher in a licensed childcare facility,Introduction to the Child Care Profession or equivalent from a highereducation institution or complete required training within the first 6months of employment SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS Current CPRcertification Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training Children Abuse andNeglect Mandatory Reporter Training Woodland provides these trainingsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to perform all reasonable teacherphysical demands Must be able to lift and carry an individual weighing50 lbs Must be able stand for periods greater than 6 hours Must be ableto walk up and down stairs continuously Must be able to turn, squat,kneel, crouch, and bend over without issue Must be able to work allcontracted daily hours uninterrupted (besides designated break) Must beable to work all weekly contracted hours APPLICATIONINSTRUCTIONS: E-Mail a Rsum:

Created: 2026-03-23