PM Floating Assistant

New Hope for Families offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of families and young children. Our Early Learning Center provides a nurturing environment where children can thrive, and our team is dedicated to excellence in early childhood education. As a Floating Assistant Teacher, you will play a vital role in supporting our lead teachers, building meaningful relationships with children, and helping to maintain a safe and engaging learning space.

At New Hope for Families, we believe that every child deserves a chance to succeed, and we are looking for a team member who shares our passion for early learning and child development. If you are a flexible, adaptable, and enthusiastic individual with a desire to make a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the lead teachers in providing high-quality care and education to children, aligning with our philosophy of child-centered learning
• Develop strong relationships with each student through conversations and play-based interactions, both indoors and outdoors
• Communicate effectively with parents, keeping them informed of their child's daily experiences and progress
• Assist in preparing and arranging engaging classroom experiences, and ensure the classroom remains tidy and organized
• Help with snack and meal preparation, and contribute to maintaining a clean and sanitary environment
• Support children with basic hygiene needs, including handwashing, diapering, potty-training, and first aid
• Participate in professional development opportunities, including in-service days and I-Lead training
• Perform other duties as assigned by the lead teachers

Essential Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be willing to undergo CPR and first aid training
• Must be willing to undergo a criminal background check and drug screen
• Must be willing to undergo a physical and TB test

Desirable Qualifications

• Pursuing or having a degree in Child Development Associate (CDA) or Early Learning
• Experience working in a preschool teaching setting
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Willingness to receive guidance and mentorship in the classroom
• Alignment with our philosophy and a desire to pursue a career in early learning

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development

New Hope for Families provides shelter and early learning programs that keep families together and lift children into a promising future. Our Early Learning Center has four classrooms, Infants, Ones, Twos and a PreK. We can enroll up to forty-eight children and half of our enrollment is reserved for children who have experienced homelessness. The New Hope ELC is a Paths To Quality Level 3 school, and is pursuing Level 4and national accreditation.