Full-Time Center Float
About The Position
The Center Float Teacher works full time at a childcare center located on a university campus. The NAEYC-accredited center participates in Quality Stars and describes its work environment as friendly and supportive. The role involves working across infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms according to daily staffing needs, assisting Lead Teachers, and providing classroom coverage. The ideal candidate is caring, dependable, flexible, adaptable to changing classroom needs, and team-oriented. The schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on an assigned 8-hour shift between 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM. The employee must be available for any assigned shift within that window. The position has no night or weekend work. Starting pay is $16.25–$17.50 per hour, based on qualifications and experience. Work is in person.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to work with children of various ages, from infants through preschool.
- Dependable, patient, and willing to work as part of a team.
- Ability to adapt to different classroom environments and routines.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, sit on the floor, and rise from the floor without adult assistance.
- Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
- Must be able to actively supervise and engage with children throughout the workday.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
- Current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
- Previous experience working in a licensed childcare center.
Responsibilities
- Assist Lead Teachers with daily classroom activities, routines, and supervision.
- Work in infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms based on the center's daily staffing needs.
- Provide coverage for staff breaks, absences, and other classroom needs.
- Help maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
- Assist with age-appropriate activities supporting children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
- Support meals, diapering, toileting, nap time, and classroom transitions.
- Maintain classroom cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards.
- Follow NYS childcare regulations and center policies.
- Communicate professionally and positively with children, families, and coworkers.
- Adjust classroom assignments throughout the day as needed.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 401(k) retirement plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
