Floater/Teacher's Aide
About This Role
At Kinder-Garden Learning Center, we are a nurturing, team-focused early learning center dedicated to helping children grow, explore, and thrive.
We are seeking a passionate and flexible Part-Time Floater / Teacher’s Aide to support our classrooms (infant through Pre-K) and assist teachers in creating a safe, engaging environment.
This is a part-time position requiring availability Monday–Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with hours based on center needs.
If you love working with young children and want to be part of a supportive, positive team, we’d love to hear from you!
We are always accepting applications for this role.
What You'll Do
- Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the children at all times, being alert to the needs and/or problems of the children as individuals and as a group.
- Keep classrooms, storage units, dishes, and bathrooms clean, neat, and orderly.
- Clean & disinfect classrooms, bathroom changing areas & other children’s areas on a daily basis.
- Assist assigned teacher in any way possible, which may include, but is not necessarily limited to:
- Straightening / cleaning rooms immediately following activities.
- Plan curriculum in detail for assigned class
- Implement the daily program for assigned classes
- Decorate the room with bulletin boards, pictures, children’s artwork, and other hangings
- Prepare snacks and sit with the children while they eat.
- Keep classroom, storage rooms, and bathroom clean, neat, and orderly
- May assume temporary responsibilities of the teacher in the absence of the teacher.
- Be familiar with and follow all center policies.
- Prepare rooms at nap time with cots and sleeping bags and remove items once nap is over.
- Report to the Director/Assistant Director any special needs or problems of individual children.
- Report to the Director/Assistant Director any cases of suspected child abuse or neglect.
- Attend regular staff planning and evaluation meetings.
- Handle discipline promptly and in accordance with stated policy on discipline.
- Communicate effectively with parents and guardians about their child's day, fostering positive relationships.
- Assist with the observation and documentation of children's progress and development.
- Participate in staff meetings, professional development opportunities and other local in-service workshops
- Adhere to all state licensing requirements and daycare center policies.
- Perform other necessary duties at the discretion of the Director/Assistant Director
Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED.
- High energy.
- Ability to work flexibly across different age groups and adapt to varying needs
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to interact positively with children, parents, and staff.
- Team player
- Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
- Must clear full background check and must pass a health screening.
Nice to Have
Coursework in early childhood education or related field preferred
Previous experience working with children in a daycare or educational setting is a plus
Benefits
We offer our employees several paid holidays throughout the year. In addition, we also provide paid vacation time, as well as sick and personal time once released from probation.
Common Questions
What ECE credentials are required for this position?
A CDA is preferred for this role.
What does this position pay?
This Floater/Teacher's Aide role pays $16.94/Hr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Part Time.
Where is KINDER-GARDEN LEARNING CENTER located?
KINDER-GARDEN LEARNING CENTER is located at 20 South Broad Terrace, Meriden, CT