Floater Teacher (Part-Time and Full-Time)

The Goddard School•Grand Rapids, MI

5d•$15 - $19

About The Position

We’re looking for energetic, caring individuals to join our teaching team! If you have a passion for working with children and want to make a difference every day, we’d love to talk with you about what a career in early childhood education could look like. Whether you’re looking to start your teaching journey or gain experience while completing your college degree, this is an excellent opportunity to grow in a supportive, professional environment. Apply today and jumpstart your career in early childhood education! Why You’ll Love Working at The Goddard School: Competitive Benefits & Perks Your well-being matters to us! Many of our schools offer: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and paid holidays Generous childcare discount Ongoing Training & Professional Growth We’re invested in your success. You’ll receive hands-on training, mentorship, and support as you grow your teaching career. Flexible scheduling may be available for college students, and we love to promote from within—many of our lead teachers and leaders started as floaters! A Supportive Team Environment You’ll work alongside passionate, dedicated educators who care deeply about helping every child (and teacher!) thrive. Our leadership team is here to guide, support, and cheer you on every step of the way. Recognition & Appreciation We make it a priority to celebrate our teachers through school-wide recognition programs and appreciation events throughout the year. What You’ll Do as a Floater Teacher: Create and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing classroom environment. Support the social and emotional development of each child. Build positive, trusting relationships with families. Collaborate with lead teachers and assist in classrooms across all age groups. Step into various classrooms as needed to support daily routines, planning time, and special activities. This Is Your Moment The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators. Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day. Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.

Requirements

A genuine love for working with young children.
Empathy, patience, and strong teamwork skills.
Dependable, flexible, and able to adapt to different classroom environments.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and safely handle children as needed for classroom care and safety.
For Infant and Young Toddler classrooms: must be able to properly lift and place infants into and out of cribs.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing classroom environment.
Support the social and emotional development of each child.
Build positive, trusting relationships with families.
Collaborate with lead teachers and assist in classrooms across all age groups.
Step into various classrooms as needed to support daily routines, planning time, and special activities.