Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Overview The Preschool Floater Teacher at The Goddard School is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. Additionally is responsible to work together with a Co- Teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty. General Requirements: * Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid * Ability to speak and be understood under normal circumstances * Ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds * Ability to handle crisis situations, especially where children are involved * Ability to respond immediately to emergency situations Educational Qualifications: All candidates, who wish to be considered for the position of Lead Teacher must meet one or more of the following criteria, in addition to any/all requirements that may be mandated by their state and/or local licensing authorities:  * A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development. * A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8. Floater Teacher Responsibilities: * Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment * Advance children’s physical and intellectual competence * Support each child’s social and emotional development and provide positive guidance * Establish positive and effective family relations * Ensure an effective program, responsive to children’s needs * Maintain professional commitment