Childcare Floater

Job Overview:

We are looking for a caring, energetic, and dedicated childcare float to join our team. As a childcare float, you will be responsible for guiding and nurturing children through their early developmental milestones in a warm and supportive environment. Your role will focus on promoting social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth while fostering a love for learning through play, exploration, and structured activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create a Positive Learning Environment: Design and maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming classroom where children can explore, learn, and grow.
• Plan Developmentally Appropriate Activities: Develop and implement activities that are engaging, educational, and fun, focusing on developing language, motor skills, socialization, and early problem-solving.
• Encourage Social and Emotional Development: Support children in developing positive social behaviors, helping them learn to share, communicate, and manage emotions.
• Observe and Track Development: Regularly observe and document each child’s progress, noting developmental milestones and any challenges, and share this information with parents.
• Ensure Safety and Well-Being: Maintain a safe, clean, and nurturing environment, ensuring that all safety protocols and hygiene standards are followed at all times.
• Foster Positive Relationships: Build strong, trusting relationships with children and their families, offering open communication about the child’s day, development, and any concerns.
• Collaborate with Team: Work closely with other teachers, staff, and the leadership team to create a cohesive and supportive classroom environment.
• Parent Communication: Provide regular updates to parents about their child's progress, behavior, and activities, and work together to address any specific needs or concerns.
• Professional Development: Stay updated with best practices in early childhood education and participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with toddlers or young children in a childcare or educational setting is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of early childhood development, including language, social, emotional, and physical growth.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Creative, patient, and enthusiastic approach to working with young children.
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Ability to maintain a positive, caring, and respectful attitude in a classroom environment.
• Must be comfortable working with children ages 1 month to 12 years old.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry children (up to 50 pounds) and engage in physical activities such as bending, kneeling, sitting on the floor, and standing for extended periods.

Pay: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person