Floater Assistant Teacher

Acelero Learning•Aiken, SC

About The Position

The Floater Assistant Teacher supports Lead Teachers in creating a nurturing, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment, rotating between classrooms as needed to provide consistent coverage. The role collaborates with Assistant Teachers and families to implement a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate curriculum for children of all abilities. The position supports daily routines, maintains a safe and organized learning space, promotes social-emotional development, and helps individualize learning experiences to meet children’s diverse needs. The teacher nurtures responsive teacher-child relationships using the CLASS™ framework, delivers age-appropriate, standards-aligned instruction, monitors developmental progress through ongoing assessments, and engages families as partners in children's growth. The role also includes ongoing professional development, coaching, reflective practice, and contributing to a collaborative team culture focused on continuous improvement.

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 collaborate with co-teachers, family members, and support staff.
Commitment to working with young children and supporting their 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 foster teacher-child interactions that support emotional, social, and cognitive development.
Create and maintain a safe, organized, and inclusive classroom environment that encourages exploration and learning.
Deliver developmentally appropriate 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 partner with them to support children’s learning and development at school and at home.
Assist with daily routines and rotate between classrooms to provide coverage and support.
Participate in ongoing training, coaching, and reflective practices.
Collaborate with co-teachers, families, and support staff and contribute to 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 100% vesting.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
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, identity 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.