ELC Floater Teacher

Wakeman Boys & Girls Club • Bridgeport, CT

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The ELC daycare center floater is a versatile, nurturing professional who supports various classrooms by covering staff breaks, covering absences, and maintaining required child-to-staff ratios. They ensure consistent care across ages (preschool - school aged) by assisting with activities, meals, and supervision, requiring high adaptability and strong communication skills.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to lift children (up to ~40 lbs), bend, and sit on the floor.
• Strong communication skills
• Flexibility
• Ability to work with diverse age groups

Nice To Haves

• Previous professional experience in a childcare or daycare setting
• Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Move between classrooms to assist Head teachers /Assistant Teachers, providing coverage to maintain ratios, covering breaks, or filling in during absences.
• Actively supervise children during play, meals, and nap times to ensure a safe, clean, and organized environment.
• Implement age-appropriate activities and support educational, social-emotional development as directed by lead teachers.
• Assist with meals, snacks, potty training, and cleaning/sanitizing surfaces.
• Quickly learn and follow the routines, schedules, and lesson plans of different classrooms.

What This Job Offers

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