Floater Teacher for Infant/Toddler/Preschool Classrooms

East Gate Kids • Albuquerque, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

East Gate Kids is hiring a full-time Floater Teacher to support infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms at its 5-Star, Reggio-inspired early learning center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The posting describes supporting two-year-olds and emphasizes building warm, respectful relationships while helping children develop confidence, communication, independence, social skills, and emotional regulation through play-based experiences.

The teacher will help create a safe, nurturing, engaging, clean, and organized classroom; support daily routines; observe and document children's learning; and work collaboratively with families and fellow educators. The position is in person.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience working with children in a childcare or educational setting.
• Comfort working with multiple age groups, from infants through preschoolers.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Physical ability to meet job requirements, including lifting up to 30 pounds, moving, and standing.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it.
• Ability to pass all state-required background checks.

Nice To Haves

• Early Childhood Education coursework, a CDA, or a degree.
• Experience specifically with toddlers or two-year-olds.
• Interest in pursuing additional ECE credentials through the ECECD Scholarship pathway.
• Familiarity with Reggio-inspired or play-based early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, welcoming classroom where two-year-olds feel safe, respected, and confident.
• Plan and support engaging, play-based experiences inspired by children's interests and developmental needs.
• Encourage language development, independence, problem-solving, and early social skills.
• Guide children through big emotions, conflicts, and transitions using positive, respectful approaches.
• Support daily routines, including diapering, toilet learning, meals, handwashing, and rest time.
• Observe and document children's learning and development.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and inviting classroom environment.
• Build meaningful relationships with families and collaborate with fellow educators.
• Follow New Mexico childcare licensing, health, safety, and program requirements.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and telehealth coverage after 90 days.
• Up to 80 hours of PTO annually.
• 12 or more paid or unpaid holidays.
• A full week off at Christmas and closure for major holidays.
• Free childcare in the center's 5-Star program.
• ECECD Scholarship support to earn a degree while working.
• Ongoing paid training and professional development.
• Free uniforms and parking.
• A respectful, supportive, purpose-driven team culture.

What This Job Offers

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