Early Learning Center Floater Teacher

TITLE: Floater Teacher

LOCATION: Madison Avenue Clubhouse

DEPARTMENT: Early Learning (24)

REPORTS TO: Senior Program Director

FLSA STATUS: Part-Time

Hourly Rate: $18.00

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The ELC daycare center floater is a versatile, nurturing professional who supports various classrooms by covering staff breaks, covering absences, and maintaining required child-to-staff ratios. They ensure consistent care across ages (preschool-school aged) by assisting with activities, meals, and supervision, requiring high adaptability and strong communication skill.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Classroom Support: Move between classrooms to assist Head teachers/Assistant Teachers, providing coverage to maintain ratios, covering breaks, or filling in during absences.

• Child Care & Safety: Actively supervise children during play, meals, and nap times to ensure a safe, clean, and organized environment.

• Curriculum Assistance: Implement age-appropriate activities and support educational, social-emotional development as directed by lead teachers.

• Daily Care Tasks: Assist with meals, snacks, potty training, and cleaning/sanitizing surfaces.

• Adaptability: Quickly learn and follow the routines, schedules, and lesson plans of different classrooms.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High school diploma or GED is required

• Experience: Previous professional experience in a childcare or daycare setting preferred.

• Certification: Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification preferred.

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• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift children (up to 40 lbs