Floating Teacher

Magical Beginnings•Lynbrook, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Magical Beginnings is seeking an experienced and passionate Floating Teacher for its Lynbrook center. The role primarily supports preschool classrooms, working with classroom teachers to provide developmentally appropriate activities, assist with daily routines, and ensure attentive, compassionate care. The teacher may also provide coverage across toddler, preschool, and other daycare settings as needed, and help with end-of-day classroom closing procedures. The Floating Teacher helps create a safe, nurturing, engaging environment that supports children’s social-emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development through play-based learning. The role includes active supervision, support for children’s individual developmental needs, communication with families and colleagues, and compliance with New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) regulations, health and safety standards, and center quality standards. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Employment offers are contingent on required New York State background clearances and regulatory requirements, including fingerprinting, criminal history review, and Statewide Central Register clearance. Candidates must also meet applicable health, immunization, and training requirements under New York State OCFS regulations.

Requirements

At least one year of experience working with preschoolers and toddlers in a licensed childcare center, daycare, preschool, or early childhood education setting.
Strong understanding of early childhood development, positive classroom guidance, play-based learning, and young children’s social-emotional needs.
Ability to support multiple classrooms as needed, primarily in the preschool wing, and collaborate effectively with teachers and other classroom team members.
Ability to assist with classroom closing procedures, maintain cleanliness, organize materials, and support safe transitions.
Ability to maintain compliance with New York State OCFS childcare licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and applicable teacher-to-child ratios.
Excellent communication, teamwork, organizational, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
Ability to sit on the floor, bend, kneel, lift up to 40 pounds, and participate in indoor and outdoor activities.
Availability Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Successful completion of required New York State background clearances, including fingerprinting, criminal history review, and Statewide Central Register clearance.
Meet applicable health, immunization, and training requirements under New York State OCFS regulations.

Nice To Haves

Child Development Associate (CDA), Associate’s Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
Experience supporting classroom routines, assisting with developmentally appropriate activities, and helping maintain a safe, engaging learning environment.

Responsibilities

Support developmentally appropriate curriculum and engaging classroom activities, primarily in the preschool wing.
Create a safe, nurturing, stimulating classroom environment that supports children’s development through play-based learning.
Assist with daily routines, including learning activities, meals, toileting, outdoor play, rest time, and transitions.
Supervise and actively engage children while maintaining positive classroom guidance and required OCFS teacher-to-child ratios.
Provide flexible coverage and support across toddler, preschool, and other age groups as needed.
Assist with end-of-day classroom closing, including organizing materials, cleaning and sanitizing spaces, and preparing classrooms for the next school day.
Support children’s individual developmental needs, independence, positive social interactions, and age-appropriate learning.
Collaborate with Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and center leadership to maintain consistent routines and a positive team environment.
Maintain clean, organized, and sanitized classrooms in accordance with OCFS licensing and health and safety standards.
Prepare and organize classroom materials and learning environments that encourage curiosity, creativity, language development, and hands-on exploration.
Communicate professionally and respectfully with families and team members.
Comply with applicable OCFS licensing requirements, company policies, and center quality standards.
Contribute to a positive center culture through flexibility, teamwork, reliability, and commitment to quality care and education.