Floater

Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center • Scottsdale, AZ

9d

About The Position

We are seeking a warm, caring, dependable, and flexible Full-Time Floater Teacher to join the Early Childhood Center team. The role supports classrooms serving infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children, transitioning between classrooms throughout the day as needed. The Floater Teacher helps create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment and provides additional support wherever it is needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work comfortably and confidently with children across multiple age groups.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, nurturing, dependable, and adaptable.
• Willingness to learn and support the center's educational philosophy and practices.
• Ability to meet applicable state licensing, background check, and training requirements.
• Ability to lift at least 20 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with infants, toddlers, or preschool-aged children.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and developmentally appropriate practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support in infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms based on the needs of the center.
• Assist lead and assistant teachers with classroom routines, learning experiences, and daily activities.
• Help maintain a safe, nurturing, organized, and engaging classroom environment.
• Support transitions throughout the day, including arrival, meals, rest time, outdoor play, and dismissal.
• Provide classroom coverage during teacher breaks, planning time, and staff absences.
• Engage children through play, exploration, conversations, and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Build warm, responsive, and trusting relationships with children of all ages.
• Support children's social-emotional development through positive guidance, patience, and encouragement.
• Assist with diapering, toileting, feeding, and other daily care routines as appropriate for each age group.
• Recognize and respond to children's individual developmental needs, interests, and abilities.
• Encourage independence, curiosity, problem-solving, and positive peer interactions.
• Maintain active supervision and ensure children's health, safety, and well-being.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and administration to support consistent, quality care.
• Communicate effectively with teachers about classroom routines, children's needs, and daily expectations.
• Follow established classroom routines while respecting each teaching team's approach and responsibilities.
• Contribute to a positive, respectful, and supportive work environment.

What This Job Offers

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