Preschool Teacher- Floater

ElevatEd • San Leandro, CA

6d

About The Position

The Preschool Floater is a vital member of our early childhood community, supporting classrooms and helping ensure a smooth, nurturing, and well-organized school day. This role reflects our commitment to Jewish values by fostering a warm, respectful environment grounded in kindness, community, and care for others. The floater works collaboratively with teachers to support children’s learning, assist with projects, and maintain clean, welcoming classroom spaces.

Requirements

• Ability to be flexible and move between classrooms throughout the day
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Warm, patient, and collaborative approach to working with children and adults
• Willingness to learn about and support Jewish traditions and values in the classroom
• Ability to meet licensing requirements (as applicable)
• Ability to lift, bend, sit on the floor, and actively engage throughout the day
• Ability to participate in indoor and outdoor activities

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with young children (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provide flexible support across classrooms to maintain continuity of care and appropriate ratios
• Engage with children in a warm, respectful manner that reflects values such as kindness (chesed) and respect (kavod)
• Support daily routines, transitions, and play-based learning experiences
• Help prepare and set up materials for classroom projects and activities
• Support children’s participation in art, sensory exploration, and holiday-related experiences
• Assist in creating meaningful experiences connected to Jewish traditions and celebrations
• Set up classrooms and shared spaces with intention and care at the start of activities
• Support mid-day reset to maintain a calm, organized environment
• Assist with end-of-day breakdown and preparation for the following day
• Complete mid-day cleaning tasks (tables, surfaces, materials) to ensure a healthy environment
• Carry out end-of-day cleaning, including sanitizing and organizing classrooms
• Model and support children in caring for their environment, reflecting responsibility (achrayut)
• Work collaboratively with staff to support a strong sense of community (kehillah)
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with teachers and administration
• Approach the day with flexibility, initiative, and a team-oriented mindset

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed