Floater Assistant Teacher

Acelero Learning • Las Vegas, NV

9d • 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, inclusive, safe, and organized classroom environment, and collaborates with Assistant Teachers, families, and support staff to implement a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate curriculum for children of all abilities.

The position fosters responsive teacher-child relationships using the CLASS™ framework, delivers age-appropriate instruction aligned with curriculum goals, and supports school readiness and children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development. The Floater Assistant Teacher monitors developmental progress through ongoing assessments, individualizes learning experiences, adapts strategies for children with special needs, dual language learners, and differing developmental levels, and partners with families in supporting children’s learning at school and at home. The role also includes participation in training, coaching, reflective practice, and ongoing team 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 children to thrive.

Responsibilities

• Rotate between classrooms as needed to provide coverage and support.
• Support Lead Teachers in maintaining a nurturing, engaging, inclusive, safe, and organized classroom environment.
• Use the CLASS™ framework to promote high-quality interactions that support children’s emotional, social, and cognitive development.
• 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 engage them as partners in children’s learning and development.
• Participate in ongoing training, coaching, and reflective practices, and contribute to collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Assist with daily routines and promote children’s social-emotional development.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with multiple plan options.
• Dental insurance with multiple plan options.
• 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.
• Basic life insurance.
• Professional development reimbursements up to $500 per year.
• 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.
• Employee discount perks.
• Average of five weeks of paid time off during the first year of employment.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive working environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED