Preschool Floater

About the role

We are seeking a full-time Floater Teacher who is flexible, adaptable, energetic, and enjoys working with children across a variety of ages and classrooms. The ideal candidate brings an upbeat, positive, can-do attitude, enjoys helping wherever needed, and thrives in an environment where every day looks a little different.

Responsibilities

• Absorb and assist classroom teachers across toddler and primary environments as needed
• Support children academically, socially, emotionally, and physically throughout the school day
• Help maintain safe, organized, welcoming, and prepared classroom environments
• Supervise children during classroom activities, outdoor play, water play, lunch, rest time, transitions, and special events
• Step confidently and positively into different classrooms and routines as needed
• Assist with classroom setup, cleanup, organization, and preparation of materials
• Support classroom management and help maintain consistency for children during transitions
• Build positive relationships with students, families, and staff members across the school
• Demonstrate patience, flexibility, kindness, professionalism, and a willingness to help wherever needed
• Aid in schoolwide events, celebrations, special programs, and activities throughout the year
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and school events as required
• Participate in August in-service week and required professional development opportunities

Requirements

• Experience working with young children preferred
• Early Childhood Education background preferred but not required
• Montessori experience is a plus, but not required
• Comfortable working with children ages 18 months – 6 years
• Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable moving between classrooms and responsibilities throughout the day
• Strong communication skills with children, families, and colleagues
• Positive, upbeat personality with a strong can-do attitude and willingness to jump in wherever support is needed
• Have obtained, or be willing to obtain, First Aid and CPR Certifications (paid for by employer)
• Willing to complete annual professional development hours (paid for by employer)
• Willing to obtain a background check through the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning

The Ideal Candidate Is...

• Warm
• Flexible
• Adaptable
• Creative
• Team-oriented
• Calm under pressure
• Upbeat and solution-focused with a true “jump in and help” mindset
• Enjoy variety, thrive in changing environments, and love building relationships across an entire school community
• Bring positive energy into every classroom and understand that flexibility is one of their greatest strengths
• Approach each day with an enthusiastic, can-do attitude, knowing that some of the best moments in early childhood happen when we work together