Assistant Teacher, Floater

Company: Caring People Alliance
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description CARING PEOPLE ALLIANCE Assistant Teacher – Floater JOB SUMMARY Floating PreK Teachers are responsible for assisting with planning, organizing, scheduling, and leading educational, recreational, and/or cultural activities for students enrolled in CPA ELC programming, as well as assisting with daily center operations. Key Responsibilities Provide classroom coverage, as needed, and work directly with children enrolled in PreK programming. Supervise and monitor children, ensuring their safety at all times. Establish and enforce program and classroom rules and effectively utilize classroom management techniques; Oversee conduct and behavior, preventing altercations and injuries through non-confrontational, non-physical, non-threatening techniques; correct disciplinary problems in an understanding, positive, and non-physical manner; intercede in and resolves crises; teach conflict resolution through the development and use of verbal skills. Assist with meal distribution by distributing breakfast, lunch, and snacks to each classroom. Participate in morning and afternoon child drop off and pickup, as needed, including completing a COVID-19 Screening with each child and escorting them to/from their classrooms. Provide front desk coverage, as needed. Maintain positive and professional relationships with children, parents, and coworkers. Ensure that program environment is neat, clean, and safe. Attend and participate in all required trainings and staff meetings. Perform related work, as required. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED AA/BS Degree preferred, High School Diploma required Two (2) years of experience working with youth Ability to provide all required clearances, health assessment, and training documentation

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