Floater Teacher: Infants - Pre-K

Floater Teacher

Primary supervisor:
Academy Director

Job Location:

Arden, NC Position Type:
Part-time or Full-Time Opportunities Available

Salary: $16/hour

Summary of Position:
The Floater Teacher supports classrooms across The Academy by providing flexible coverage and helping maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children from infants through Pre-K. This role works alongside Lead and Assistant Teachers to provide classroom coverage during breaks, transitions, absences, and other staffing needs while helping ensure consistent care and smooth daily operations.

• A personal and active relationship with Jesus Christ modeled by a commitment to supporting the vision, leadership and beliefs of Biltmore Church.
• A Christ-like testimony that is displayed inside and outside the workplace.
• Active involvement and membership in a local Bible teaching, Gospel centered church that aligns with the mission and values of Biltmore Church.
• Must meet NC DCDEE Lead Teacher qualifications (or be willing to obtain)
• Previous experience working with children in a licensed childcare setting is preferred
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn about child development, positive guidance, developmentally appropriate practices, and childcare health and safety.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with children, families, coworkers, and Academy leadership.
• Dependable, organized, and able to lead with both structure and warmth
• Capable of maintaining active supervision in a fast-paced environment

• Provide classroom coverage across infant through Pre-K classrooms as assigned, including during teacher breaks, absences, transitions, and other staffing needs.
• Maintain appropriate supervision of children and follow all classroom, safety, licensing, and Academy procedures.
• Engage with children through age-appropriate play, learning activities, conversation, and positive interactions.
• Follow the established classroom schedule, routines, and activity plans provided by the Lead Teacher.
• Assist with daily classroom routines including meals and snacks, diapering/toileting, rest time, transitions, and other age-appropriate care needs.
• Support a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment by assisting with sanitizing, cleaning, organizing materials, and resetting classroom spaces.
• Build positive and respectful relationships with children, families, teachers, and members of the Academy team.
• Communicate effectively with Lead and Assistant Teachers to provide consistent care and support for children as you transition between classrooms.
• Adapt quickly to different classroom environments, age groups, schedules, and needs while maintaining a calm and positive presence.
• Provide additional classroom and Academy support as assigned to help meet daily operational and staffing needs.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds, including children and classroom equipment.
• Ability to sit on the floor, stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move actively throughout the day.
• Ability to supervise children indoors and outdoors and respond quickly to their needs.
• Ability to perform the essential responsibilities of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.