Child Care Floater

Overview

Join our dynamic childcare team as a Child Care Floater, where your versatility and passion for early childhood development will shine! In this vital role, you will provide flexible, high-quality care across various classrooms and settings, ensuring every child receives attentive supervision, engaging activities, and a safe environment. As a Child Care Floater, you’ll be the adaptable team member who steps into different roles to support our dedicated staff and foster a nurturing space for children to learn and grow. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to gain diverse classroom experience while making a positive impact on young lives.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive supervision and care for children across multiple age groups, including infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school age children.
• Assist with daily routines such as feeding, diapering, nap times, and outdoor play to promote healthy development.
• Support classroom management by implementing age-appropriate activities that encourage curiosity and learning.
• Collaborate with lead teachers and staff to ensure compliance with safety protocols, including first aid and CPR procedures.
• Communicate effectively with parents about their child's day, milestones, and any concerns in a professional manner.
• Maintain a clean and organized environment that adheres to health and safety standards, including mandated reporting laws.
• Adapt quickly to different classroom needs and assist in special education or behavior management strategies as required.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of childhood development principles and early childhood education best practices.
• Experience working with children of various ages, especially in daycare or preschool settings.
• Certification in first aid, pediatric first aid, CPR, and knowledge of mandated reporting laws.
• Background in special education or experience working with children with disabilities is highly valued.
• Excellent child supervision skills combined with classroom management expertise.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with parents, staff, and children.
• Demonstrated caregiving abilities with patience, empathy, and enthusiasm for nurturing young learners.

This role is ideal for energetic individuals eager to support early childhood education through flexible coverage while building valuable experience in a caring environment. We are committed to paying all team members fairly for their dedication and expertise—join us to help shape bright futures!

Pay: $13.00 - $14.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person