Campus Floater

Child Care Associates; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Child Care Associates is seeking a Floater to support classroom teachers and provide a safe, nurturing environment for young children in Fort Worth, TX. The role involves guiding children through learning activities, supervising routines, and preparing materials under teacher oversight.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, be committed to ongoing professional development, and complete 20 hours of annual training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must obtain age-appropriate CDA within one year of employment.
• Six months of childcare experience required.
• Must meet health and safety requirements (TB screening, background check).
• Ability to lift and actively supervise children in classroom and on the playground.

Responsibilities

• Support campus staff and assist in classrooms as needed.
• Guide children in activities supporting development under teacher supervision.
• Maintain safety and supervise children indoors and outdoors.
• Prepare materials and adapt learning environments as needed.
• Complete 20 hours of annual training and attend staff development.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary classroom areas.
• Communicate positively with children and families.

Skills

Strong communication

Positive interpersonal skills

Infant & toddler support

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA within 1 year

Tools

Vehicle for transportation

Job description

Our EEO Policy
Child Care Associates is an equal opportunity employer who offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, mental or physical disability, political affiliation, beliefs, protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws, or any other protected class.

The Floater supports classroom teachers in providing a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for young children. This role assists in daily classroom operations, including guiding children through learning activities, supervising routines, maintaining cleanliness, and preparing materials. The floater works closely with staff to meet the individual needs of each child, ensures active supervision, and fosters positive relationships with children and families. Ongoing training and participation in professional development are required to support high-quality early childhood care and education.

• Support campus staff and assist in assigned classrooms as needed.
• Guide children in activities that support physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development under teacher supervision.
• Respond to individual developmental needs of infants and toddlers.
• Actively supervise children indoors and on the playground.
• Help prepare materials and adapt the physical environment as needed.
• Monitor children to ensure safety at all times.
• Maintain positive communication with children and families.
• Assist with meals, diapering/toileting, hygiene, rest, and play routines.
• Keep classroom areas clean, organized, and sanitary, including light cleaning tasks.
• Complete 20 hours of annual training and attend required staff development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must obtain age appropriate CDA within one year of employment. Related degrees can be substituted for CDA.
• Six months of previous childcare experience is required.
• Must demonstrate an understanding of human behavior and have expressive and receptive language abilities.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess a special ability to maintain positive relationships with children, co-workers and parents.
• Ability to work with infants warmly, calmly and in an unhurried way.
• Insured and reliable vehicle for transportation.
• Must meet all health and safety requirements, including:
  • Passing a pre-employment and/or periodic physical exam
  • TB screening
  • Background check and renewals as required

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements for this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to frequently walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to twist, turn, kneel, bend, and stoop.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to monitor children’s safety in activities when needed.