Relief Teacher - Floater
About This Role
This Relief Teacher - Floater role at CARE Academy LLC in Charleston, SC offers $15 – $17/Mo to an experienced early childhood education professional ready to lead staff, curriculum, and compliance.
What You'll Do
- Classroom Support & Coverage
- Provide supervision and care for children in assigned classrooms as needed
- Maintain proper teacher-child ratios at all times in accordance with state licensing regulations
- Step into classrooms during staff breaks, meetings, absences, or transitions
- Absorb and assist teachers with daily routines, including arrival, meals, rest time, diapering/toileting, and dismissal
- Support continuity of care when children are temporarily transitioned between classrooms
- Child Supervision & Safety
- Ensure the safety, well-being, and active supervision of all children at all times
- Follow all health, safety, and sanitation procedures
- Monitor classrooms, playgrounds, hallways, and common areas
- Report incidents, injuries, or concerns to the Director or Administrator immediately
- Follow emergency procedures and center policies
- Behavior Guidance & Engagement
- Use positive guidance strategies and redirection techniques with children
- Model appropriate behavior and language
- Support teachers in maintaining a calm, structured learning environment
- Absorb challenging behaviors in a safe and developmentally appropriate manner
- Classroom Assistance
- Help prepare and clean up classroom materials and activities
- Absorb classroom organization and sanitation
- Absorb implementation of daily schedules and routines
- Read to children, lead small group activities, or supervise centers as directed
- Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment
- Flexibility & Team Support
- Work in multiple classrooms with children of different ages (infants through preschool or school-age)
- Adapt quickly to changing schedules and staffing needs
- Communicate effectively with teachers, administrators, and families
- Demonstrate teamwork and a willingness to assist wherever needed
- Compliance & Professional Responsibilities
- Follow all state licensing regulations and center policies
- Maintain confidentiality of children, families, and staff
- Participate in required trainings and professional development
- Arrive on time and maintain consistent attendance
- Maintain a positive, professional attitude
- High school diploma or Associates Degree
- At least six months experience working in DSS certified childcare facility
- CPR/first aid certificate or be able to obtain this
- ECD 101 preferable
- Be familiar with Creative Curriculum or willing to learn how to use
- A positive, friendly attitude for parents and children
- High-level verbal and written communication skills
- Initiative and capacity to work with minimal supervision
- What ECE credentials are required for this position?
- This role requires some ECE Credits.
- What does this position pay?
- This Relief Teacher - Floater role pays $15 to $17/Month.
- Is this full-time or part-time?
- This job is Flexible.
Requirements
Benefits
About CARE Academy LLC
Our organization prides itself on excellence, our mission is to care, assist, reach and educate all children using the most creative and effective means of teaching. Children are our business and we love what we do! When you consider a career at C.A.R.E. Academy, know you will be joining a team that is passionate about thoroughly preparing their students to become lifelong learners. In a Teacher, we look for committed individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of young children and their families, while effectively and efficiently running all their classrooms.