Afternoon Childcare Floater (12 PM–5:30 PM)

Palmetto Preschool & Learning Center; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid training and professional dev.

Childcare discount

Friendly leadership team

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Palmetto Preschool – Northchase in Wilmington, NC is seeking an enthusiastic Afternoon Preschool Floater for a part-time schedule from 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday. You will support multiple classrooms, assist teachers, engage with children, and help keep classrooms safe, organized, and fun in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children of different ages and who thrives with collaborative teamwork, reliability, and a

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is preferred but not required
• Must be dependable and punctual
• Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
• Ability to meet North Carolina childcare licensing requirements
• Passion for helping children learn and grow

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in infant, toddler, preschool, and Pre-K classrooms as needed
• Engage children in play, learning activities, and daily routines
• Help supervise classrooms, playgrounds, and transitions
• Support classroom cleanliness and organization
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers
• Follow all licensing regulations and company policies

Skills

Dependable

Punctual

Teamwork

Childcare licensing requirements

Passion for kids

Job description

Palmetto Preschool – Northchase
4304 Henson Drive • Wilmington, NC 28405

Are you looking for a part-time position where every day is a little different and your work truly matters?

Palmetto Preschool-Northchase is seeking a dependable and enthusiastic Afternoon Preschool Floater to join our team. As a floater, you'll support multiple classrooms throughout the afternoon, helping teachers, engaging with children, and ensuring our classrooms remain safe, organized, and fun.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children of different ages and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Schedule

• Monday–Friday
• 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM
• Part-Time, Year-Round
• No Nights or Weekends

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in infant, toddler, preschool, and Pre-K classrooms as needed
• Engage children in play, learning activities, and daily routines
• Help supervise classrooms, playgrounds, and transitions
• Support classroom cleanliness and organization
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers
• Follow all licensing regulations and company policies

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is preferred but not required
• Must be dependable and punctual
• Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
• Ability to meet North Carolina childcare licensing requirements
• Passion for helping children learn and grow

Why Join Palmetto Preschool?

• No nights or weekends
• Paid holidays
• Paid training and professional development
• Childcare discount
• Friendly and supportive leadership team
• Opportunities for advancement
• Positive work environment where your contributions are valued

Located in the Murrayville area across from Laney High School, Palmetto Preschool-Northchase has proudly served Wilmington families for years and is committed to providing high-quality early childhood education in a warm, relationship-based environment.

Palmetto Preschool is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.