Preschool Floater Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Who Are We at J-Bear CDC?

Our 4-star rated Child Development Center offers loving care for your infants and toddlers. With skill building exercises and age-specific activities focusing on motor skills development, your child receives a solid foundation for preschool. Our top-rated Preschool, After School and Summer School Age programs prepare your child for academic success. We offer lessons focused on mathematics, science, and the arts for a well-rounded learning experience. We use Letterland to prepare our rising 4- and 5-year-olds for kindergarten.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an educator, you'll create a safe, engaging classroom where children grow, learn, and build confidence each day. Through curriculum implementation, positive guidance, and strong partnerships with families and your team, you'll deliver consistent, high-quality early learning experience.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Create a safe, nurturing classroom environment and ensure compliance with safety and ratio requirements

• Lead activities that support children's learning and development

• Provide active supervision and guide behavior through positive reinforcement

• Support daily routines, including meals, naps, and transitions

• Observe, document, and share student progress with families

• Collaborate with your team to deliver consistent, high-quality classroom experience

Each day is an opportunity to positively impact a child's growth and early learning experience.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're seeking educators who are committed, collaborative, and motivated to make a difference in early childhood education.

You'll be a great fit if you:

• Bring a genuine passion for working with young children

• Build strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and team members

• Embrace learning, feedback, and ongoing professional growth

• Show up reliable, prepared, and ready to contribute each day

• Adapt easily in a dynamic, fast-paced classroom environment

• Create inclusive, welcoming spaces where every child feels valued

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.

• Minimum 1–2 years of teaching experience in a preschool or early childhood setting preferred.

• Knowledge of state licensing requirements and classroom compliance expectations.

• Must meet all state-specific education, certification (including CPR/First Aid, where required), licensing, and regulatory requirements, including the ability to pass a background check and complete ongoing professional development.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with children, families, and team members.

• Must be at least 18 years of age

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• Competitive pay

• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay

• Discounted childcare

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits

• Option to purchase various voluntary insurance plans

• 401(k) options

• Ongoing leadership development and career growth opportunities