Child Care Floater / Classroom Support (Hourly)

Austin Community College•City of White Plains, NY

About The Position

Provide support to the Austin Community College Children’s Lab School classrooms and office. This hourly role provides flexible coverage across infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms, following campus policies and state licensing and accreditation guidelines. The position also supports classroom routines and activities, helps maintain a safe and clean environment, communicates with lead teachers, and covers front desk duties as needed. Work is up to 19 hours per week.

Requirements

CPR/First Aid certification.
High school graduate or equivalent.
One year of childcare experience.
Must pass state-required background checks and fingerprinting for childcare employment.
Knowledge of childcare health and safety practices.
Knowledge of Texas State Licensing/Minimum Standards.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to maintain an established work schedule.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to use spreadsheet, word processing, database, and presentation software.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds, sit on the floor, move quickly, and maintain a patient, nurturing demeanor.

Responsibilities

Provide flexible coverage across infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms in accordance with campus policies and state licensing and accreditation guidelines.
Move between classrooms to provide scheduled breaks and planning time or cover for absent teachers and staff.
Support age-appropriate play, activities, storytelling, and music.
Actively supervise children indoors and outdoors while maintaining state ratios.
Support children during meals, snacks, nap times, and transitions.
Maintain a safe and clean environment by cleaning classrooms and common areas, sanitizing toys and surfaces, and restocking and organizing supplies.
Wash, dry, and fold laundry according to the schedule as needed.
Communicate daily updates clearly with lead teachers.
Cover front desk activities by greeting parents, answering telephones, and checking in orders.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Lab School Manager.
Follow safety rules, report unsafe working conditions and behavior, and take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent unsafe practices.