Assistant Teacher/Floater (12 ECE units)

About the Role

The Floater Teacher plays a pivotal role in supporting daily classroom operations at AppliedKids, Applied Medical’s on-site early childhood education center. This position provides consistent coverage across classrooms, ensuring uninterrupted supervision, safe transitions, and high-quality care during teacher breaks and schedule changes. By assisting with child supervision in classrooms, outdoor play areas, and restrooms, the Floater Teacher helps maintain licensing compliance, teacher-child ratios, and a positive learning environment. This role directly supports Applied Medical team members and their families by delivering reliable childcare that meets regulatory, accreditation, and program standards.

AppliedKids believes that learning emerges through children’s interests and interactions with their peers, adults, and the environment. Relationships are a key component of young children’s social-emotional development; the center strives to provide a safe and engaging learning environment where children can build trusting relationships with their teachers and peers.

Responsibilities

• Support AppliedKids’ daily classroom operations by assisting with documentation, child and classroom record keeping, and compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Maintain constant supervision of children and uphold required teacher-child ratios in accordance with child care licensing regulations.
• Collaborate with classroom teaching teams to ensure the program meets the needs of Applied Medical team members and their families.
• Uphold the philosophy, policies, practices, and guidelines of AppliedKids while modeling professional conduct and confidentiality.
• Maintain a safe, healthy, and culturally responsive classroom environment aligned with the Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS), Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS), and Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS).
• Engage children in developmentally appropriate activities and routines that support the whole child and reflect their interests and strengths.
• Communicate respectfully with children, families, and team members; escalate family questions or concerns to the lead teacher and the AppliedKids leadership team.
• Relieve teaching teams for breaks and assist with smooth transitions, supervision in outdoor areas and restrooms, and coverage needs across classrooms.

Success in This Role

• Ensure unwavering supervision and safety by maintaining required ratios and following all licensing regulations and AppliedKids procedures.
• Deliver consistent, high-quality coverage that supports classroom continuity, minimizes disruptions, and supports positive child outcomes.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues through clear communication and dependable collaboration.
• Demonstrate adaptability by supporting multiple classrooms, schedules, and age groups while maintaining program standards.
• Contribute to program quality by documenting observations, aligning practices with ITERS, ECERS, and QRIS, and supporting continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 12 semester units in Early Childhood Education plus 3 additional semester units in Infant/Toddler Units.
• Caring individual who enjoys teaching young children and working collaboratively.
• Physically and mentally capable of performing assigned tasks, including lifting at least 30 pounds.
• Ability to act quickly and appropriately in hazardous situations and provide first aid in emergencies.
• Knowledge of child development philosophies and practical applications.
• Must have and maintain a qualified Child First-Aid and CPR/AED certification.
• Experience working with infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children in a child care setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or similar field.
• Eligibility for the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Child Development Program Associate Teacher Permit (or higher).
• Familiarity with California Infant/Toddler Learning and Development Foundations and the Infant/Toddler Curriculum Framework.
• Familiarity with California Preschool Learning Foundations and the Preschool Curriculum Framework.
• Familiarity with California Health and Human Services' Community Care Licensing Division Title 22, Division 12.
• Pass a live scan background check and criminal record clearance.
• Necessary immunizations to work in a child care facility: influenza, pertussis, and measles.
• Pass a health screening, including a tuberculosis test performed by or under the supervision of a physician.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation range: $20 - $22/hour (California).
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Training and mentorship opportunities.
• On-campus wellness activities.
• Education reimbursement program.
• 401(k) program with discretionary employer match.
• Generous vacation accrual and paid holiday schedule.

Total reward package reflects commitment to employee growth and well-being, with benefits designed to enhance career and life. All compensation and benefits are subject to plan documents and written agreements.