Floating Resource Teacher

Make an Impact as a Floating Resource Teacher

This position provides a learning environment that is safe, comfortable, and healthy in order to enhance the growth and development of each child and is responsible for maintaining all program standards to include CCG, NAEYC, Head Start and the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services. This position serves as a substitute in teacher role for the centers assigned. The Preschool Resource Teacher works under general supervision of the Center Manager / and or Education Specialist with some demand for independent judgment and action.

Why work for ChildCareGroup?

Founded in 1901, ChildCareGroup’s (CCG) mission is to champion a strong early childhood system that teaches children and parents, trains early childhood professionals, and assists families. ChildCareGroup believes that children do better as their parents do better. When families thrive, communities succeed.

ChildCareGroup offers a generous benefits package including Paid Parental Leave, (13) Company Holidays, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision and more!

You are a great fit for the role because you identify with the CCG SPIRIT, our core values :

SERVICE – Lead with a servant’s heart

PROFESSIONALISM – Perform our best every day

INTEGRITY – Do what is right

RESPECT – Treat each other the way we wish to be treated

INCLUSION – Value individual differences

TEAMWORK – Communicate and collaborate to achieve our goals

Position Details

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Assists in the planning, preparation and implementation of work with children appropriate to development level based on best practices for early childhood education; provides extension of daily instructional time during after-school time
• Manages time and becomes familiar with routine of each classroom in which he / she may work
• Assumes responsibility for daily classroom program in Teacher’s absence and during after-school time. Shares responsibility of setting up room for daily activities and provides attractive and functional learning centers
• Develops strong relationships with children and their families
• Develops positive relationships with co-workers and serves as a team member in assigned classroom. Represents CCG to parents and co-workers, especially during afternoon pick up time.
• Requires the acquisition of knowledge and proficiency of the Head Start Electronic Information System within the introductory period of employment. ChildCareGroup will train the employee either directly or through the Database Training Department of Head Start of Greater Dallas, Inc.
• Participates in entry process of child into care giving group
• Participates in parent meetings and parent conferences as needed
• Organizes a safe classroom environment for children with a minimum amount of hazards
• Assists in the inventory of and request for equipment and supplies
• Contacts other classroom teachers, administrative staff, children, parents and families as necessary
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

Travel and Compliance

Physical Demands

ChildCareGroup’s  Generous Health and Wellness Benefits

ChildCareGroup is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.