Center Floater

A Child's Place; Devon (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A Child’s Place is seeking a dependable, nurturing Center Floater to support classrooms across our Early Learning Center in Devon, PA. The role requires flexibility to step into different classrooms for infants through Pre-K and thrives on teamwork and building a safe, engaging environment.

Responsibilities include supervising children, supporting lesson plans, and communicating with families. Qualifying candidates will have a relevant degree or credits and the ability to pass required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field or equivalent coursework and experience.
• Experience working with children and maintaining supervision.
• Ability to pass background checks and clearances.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children across classrooms to maintain a safe, positive environment.
• Assist with lesson plans and adapt activities to children's needs.
• Communicate with parents through daily interactions and notes.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Dependability

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's degree with 30 credits in related field & 1 year experience

Associate's degree in relevant field & 2 years experience

Associate's degree with 30 credits & 3 years experience

Job description

Description

Center Floater – Early Learning Center

A Child’s Place Early Learning Center

Devon, PA

Monday through Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm

A Child’s Place is seeking a dependable, nurturing, and flexible Center Floater to support classrooms across our early learning center. The Center Floater must be comfortable working with children of all ages, from infants through Pre‑K, and be willing to step into different classrooms as needed. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, teamwork, and helping create a safe, engaging, and positive environment for children.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise children in a variety of settings, including classrooms, snack times, group and individual activities, and playgrounds, to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Maintain children’s safety through active supervision, effective classroom management, proper equipment maintenance, and regular practice of fire drills and emergency procedures.
• Establish and reinforce appropriate behavior expectations and classroom policies to maintain a safe, orderly environment.
• Create a welcoming, friendly, and cooperative atmosphere where children and families feel comfortable and secure.
• Support learning environments that reflect children’s individual developmental levels, interests, and needs.
• Observe and evaluate children’s behavior, social development, physical health, and progress; complete formal documentation twice per year.
• Assist with preparing and implementing lesson plans that reflect the approved ACP curriculum.
• Provide individual and group instruction, adapting activities and teaching approaches to meet children’s varying needs and interests.
• Offer a variety of materials and resources that encourage children to explore, manipulate, and learn.
• Plan and participate in activities that promote physical, mental, language, and social development, including games, arts and crafts, music, sing‑alongs, and storytelling.
• Prepare classrooms and indoor and outdoor spaces to support an effective learning environment.
• Communicate with parents and guardians through daily interactions, reports, and photographs to share information about each child’s experiences.
• Provide daily care for children, including diapering at least every two hours, feeding on demand, and supporting other individual care needs.
• Assist children with transitions between classrooms.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and neatly, including daily reports, incident reports, attendance sheets, and medication logs.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and required trainings.
• Clean and maintain classroom and playground environments.
• Engage with children in a positive, supportive, and professional manner.
• Maintain consistent and professional communication with coworkers, families, and children.
• Follow an established and consistent work schedule.
• Comply with all DHS and Keystone STARS requirements and ACP Employee Handbook policies.
• Provide First Aid/CPR in an emergency, if certified.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

Qualifications

Candidates must meet the qualifications for either Group Supervisor or Assistant Group Supervisor, as outlined below.

Group Supervisor Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet at least one of the following education and experience requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or Human Services.
  • Bachelor’s degree with at least 30 credit hours in one of the above‑mentioned fields and one year of documented experience working with children.
  • Associate’s degree in one of the above‑mentioned fields and two years of documented experience working with children.
  • Associate’s degree with at least 30 credit hours in one of the above‑mentioned fields and three years of documented experience working with children.
• At least one year of child development work experience in a school or childcare setting.
• Ability to successfully pass and maintain all required background and clearance checks.
• Maintain an employee file in accordance with DHS and ACP requirements.

Assistant Group Supervisor Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or Human Services.
• At least two years of documented experience working with children.
• Ability to successfully pass and maintain all required background and clearance checks.

Join the ACP Team

If you are passionate about working with children of all ages and enjoy being a supportive, flexible member of a team, we would love to hear from you!