Campus Floater

Child Care Associates; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Child Care Associates in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Full Time Floater to support classroom teachers by providing a safe, nurturing environment for young children. The role assists in daily operations, guides children through activities, supervises routines, and helps prepare materials.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, six months of childcare experience, and the ability to obtain an age-appropriate CDA within one year.

Qualifications

• Six months of prior childcare experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent; CDA within one year; related degrees may substitute.
• Insured and reliable vehicle for transportation.
• Must pass health and safety requirements including TB screening and background checks.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Six months childcare experience

Verbal and written communication

Infant care ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA within one year

Job description

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.

FT/PT Status: Full Time

Position Overview

$15/hour

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.