Floater/Substitute Teacher
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Education / Teaching
Early Childhood Education, Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities -
Child Care/Nanny
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support
Floater/Substitute Educator
The Floater/Substitute Educator provides coverage in the classroom when the Lead Educator, Assistant Educator, or Aide is absent, on breaks, or in meetings. The Floater/Substitute is responsible for the care and education of a group of children as part of a teaching team. The teacher plans and implements the curriculum, and with the active participation of other members of the teaching team, works with parents and assesses the needs of individual children.
A floater will support in various capacities as needed within the school.
Accountability:
The Floater/Substitute reports to the Director.
Benefits:
- 401(k) Plan
- Workers' Compensation Insurance Policy
- Unemployment Compensation Insurance Policy
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Family Leave Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave
- Military Leave (USERSA)
- Pregnancy Disability Leave
Responsibilities:
- Provide coverage in the classroom when the Lead Educator, Assistant Educator, or Aide Educator are on breaks, in meetings, or absent
- Ability to manage the classroom through positive redirection, problem-solving, setting appropriate limits, and active learning.
- Direct children in educational activities occurring in the classroom, as well as during snacks and meals, naptime, outdoor play, and transition between activities.
- Maintain an environment for children, which is clean, safe, stimulating, and which is appropriate for each child's developmental level
Requirements:
Must have a minimum of at least 12 units in ECE/Child Development including core courses
- At least (1) year of documented experience in an early childhood setting
- Must have physical, current CPR Certificate, current First Aid certificate, fingerprints, and TB skin test
- Must have a thorough knowledge of and be able to implement a developmental constructivist approach
- Be professionally prepared as a teacher of young children
- Must have a warm, nurturing, and friendly personality, be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others and relate well with children
- In addition, must be willing to fulfill all responsibilities in accordance with the center's educational philosophy
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