Assistant Teacher/Floater (12 ECE units)

Applied Medical•Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

36d•Onsite

About The Position

The Floater Teacher plays a pivotal role in supporting daily classroom operations at AppliedKids, Applied Medical’s on‑site early childhood education center. The Floater Teacher provides consistent coverage across classrooms, ensuring uninterrupted supervision, safe transitions, and high‑quality care during teacher breaks and schedule changes. By assisting with child supervision in classrooms, outdoor play areas, and restrooms, the Floater Teacher helps maintain licensing compliance, teacher‑child ratios, and a positive learning environment. This role directly supports Applied Medical team members and their families by delivering reliable childcare that meets regulatory, accreditation, and program standards. AppliedKids is a child development center serving children, ages 3 months to 6 years of age, of Applied Medical team members. The AppliedKids child development center believes that learning emerges through children’s interests and interactions with their peers, adults and the environment. Additionally, we believe relationships are a key component of young children’s social-emotional development; therefore, we strive to provide children with a safe and engaging learning environment where they can build trusting relationships with their teachers and peers. We achieve this by having intentional interactions with the child to develop trust, foster autonomy, and provide uninterrupted time for play.

Requirements

Must have minimum of 12 semester units in Early Childhood Education plus 3 additional semester units in Infant/Toddler Units.
Must be a caring individual who enjoys teaching young children and working collaboratively.
Must be in good health and physically and mentally capable of performing the assigned tasks.
Must be physically capable of lifting at least 30 pounds.
Must have the ability to act quickly and appropriately in hazardous situations and to provide first aid in emergency situations.
Must have knowledge of child development philosophies and practical applications.
Must have and maintain a qualified Child First-Aid and CPR/AED certification.
Experience working with infant, toddlers and preschool age children in a child care setting.

Nice To Haves

Must be familiar with California Infant/Toddler Learning and Development Foundations and the Infant/ Toddler Curriculum Framework (preferred).
Must be familiar with California Preschool Learning Foundations and the Preschool Curriculum Framework (preferred).
Must be familiar with California Health and Human Services' Community Care Licensing Division Title 22, Division 12 (preferred).
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or similar field.
Must be eligible for the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Child Development Program Associate Teacher Permit (or higher).
Must pass a live scan background check and criminal record clearance.
Must have the necessary immunizations to work in a child care facility: influenza, pertussis, and measles.
Must pass a health screening, including a tuberculosis test performed by or under the supervision of a physician, to indicate the ability to perform the assigned duties.

Responsibilities

Support AppliedKids’ daily classroom operations by assisting with documentation, child and classroom record keeping, and compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Maintain constant supervision of children and uphold required teacher‑child ratios in accordance with child care licensing regulations.
Collaborate with classroom teaching teams to ensure the program meets the needs of Applied Medical team members and their families.
Uphold the philosophy, policies, practices, and guidelines of AppliedKids while modeling professional conduct and confidentiality.
Maintain a safe, healthy, and culturally responsive classroom environment aligned with the Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS), Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS), and Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS).
Engage children in developmentally appropriate activities and routines that support the whole child and reflect their interests and strengths.
Communicate respectfully with children, families, and team members; escalate family questions or concerns to the lead teacher and the AppliedKids leadership team.
Relieve teaching teams for breaks and assist with smooth transitions, supervision in outdoor areas and restrooms, and coverage needs across classrooms.
Ensure unwavering supervision and safety by maintaining required ratios and following all licensing regulations and AppliedKids procedures.
Deliver consistent, high‑quality coverage that supports classroom continuity, minimizes disruptions, and supports positive child outcomes.
Build strong, respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues through clear communication and dependable collaboration.
Demonstrate adaptability by supporting multiple classrooms, schedules, and age groups while maintaining program standards.
Contribute to program quality by documenting observations, aligning practices with ITERS, ECERS, and QRIS, and supporting continuous improvement.