Float Specialist

Estimated Salary: $45,000 - $55,000 per year

We are seeking a skilled Lead Child Support Assistant to join our team at Catholic Charities. The ideal candidate will have experience working with preschool children and possess excellent communication skills.

The Float Specialist will assist in the implementation of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of children in the classroom they are covering. They will work under the supervision of the center director and/or assistant director and be responsible for providing supervision, guidance, and support to the children.

• Implement lesson plans consistent with the center's core curriculum under the direction of the director, instructional leader, and/or head teacher
• Promote the health, safety, and well-being of students through a consistent schedule of supervised recreation, snacks, and naps
• Assist with the completion of accurate, informative daily reports for each student
• Maintain a sanitary, attractive, orderly learning environment within assigned classrooms
• Interface with parents in a professional and cordial manner
• Participate in unscheduled and scheduled supervisory conferences
• Participate in continuing education as required by State regulations or funding sources
• Ensure development and maintenance of positive emotional climate including classroom management strategies that support social/emotional development

• Holds a High School diploma or GED and at least 540 hours of documented experience working with unrelated preschool children
• Child CPR/First Aid certification
• Possesses personal qualities necessary to care for and work with children
• Be at least 18 years of age

Catholic Charities offers a comprehensive array of benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability insurance, and 403(b) Plan with employer matching contributions for eligible employees.