Floater Assistant Teacher

Acelero Learning•Aiken, SC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Floater Assistant Teacher supports Lead Teachers and rotates between classrooms as needed to provide consistent coverage. The role helps create a nurturing, engaging, safe, organized, and inclusive learning environment and collaborates with Assistant Teachers, families, and support staff to implement developmentally appropriate curriculum for children of all abilities. The teacher fosters responsive teacher-child relationships using the CLASS™ framework, delivers age-appropriate, standards-aligned instruction, and supports children’s social-emotional, cognitive, and academic development. The position involves monitoring developmental progress through ongoing assessments, individualizing learning experiences, adapting strategies for children with special needs and dual language learners, engaging families as partners, and participating in professional development, coaching, and reflective practices.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Hands-on experience teaching preschool-aged children.
Ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet diverse developmental needs.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Team-oriented approach and willingness to work closely with co-teachers, families, and support staff.
Commitment to early learning and to supporting children's social, emotional, and academic growth in an inclusive, nurturing environment.
Alignment with Acelero Learning's commitment to equity, inclusion, and empowering all children to thrive.

Responsibilities

Use the CLASS™ framework to promote high-quality interactions supporting children's emotional, social, and cognitive development.
Create and maintain a safe, organized, welcoming, and inclusive classroom environment that encourages exploration and learning.
Deliver developmentally appropriate, research-based instruction aligned with curriculum goals and school-readiness objectives.
Conduct ongoing child assessments, individualize instruction, and track developmental progress across learning domains.
Adapt teaching strategies to support children with special needs, dual language learners, and varying developmental levels.
Build respectful relationships with families and support children's learning and development at school and at home.
Assist with daily routines and help maintain a safe and organized learning space.
Rotate between classrooms as needed to provide coverage and support.
Participate in ongoing training, coaching, and reflective practices and contribute to team collaboration and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options.
Health Savings Account with company contributions up to $400 for individuals and $800 for families annually.
Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care expenses.
401(k) retirement plan with up to 3% company match and a 100% vesting program.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance and basic life insurance.
Up to $500 per year in professional development reimbursements.
Employee Assistance Program with counseling and mental wellness support.
Wellness programs, including virtual fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes.
Pet insurance, legal assistance, ID theft protection, and employee discount perks.
Average of five weeks of paid time off during the first year of employment.
Career growth and professional development opportunities.