Child Care Floater / Classroom Support (Hourly)

Austin Community College District; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Austin Community College District is seeking a Child Care Floater / Classroom Support to provide flexible coverage across ACC Children’s Lab School classrooms and the office. The role requires supporting infant to preschool groups, assisting with meals, naps, activities, and transitions, while maintaining safety and clean environments.

You will move between rooms to cover breaks, assist lead teachers, and support front desk operations under the Lab School Manager.

Qualifications

• Maintaining confidentiality of work‑related information and materials.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Maintaining an established work schedule.
• Effectively using interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide flexible coverage across infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms in accordance with campus policies and all state licensing and accreditation guidelines.
• Move between classrooms to provide scheduled breaks and planning time or coverage for absent teachers/staff.
• Support age‑appropriate play, activities, storytelling, and music.
• Actively supervise children indoors and outdoors maintaining state ratios.
• Provide support for children’s meals and snacks, nap times and transitions.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment by cleaning classrooms and common areas; sanitizing toys and surfaces, and restocking/organizing supplies.
• Wash/dry/fold laundry according to the schedule as needed.
• Communicate clearly with lead teachers regarding daily updates.
• Cover Front Desk activities by greeting parents, answering telephones and checking in orders.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Lab School Manager

Skills

Confidentiality

Relationship building

Time management

Communication skills

Education

CPR/First Aid Certification

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Posting Title: Child Care Floater / Classroom Support (Hourly)

Department-Specific Recruitment Details

Job Description Summary: Provide Support to the ACC Children’s Lab School Classrooms and Office

Job Description

• Provide flexible coverage across infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms in accordance with campus policies and all state licensing and accreditation guidelines
• Move between classrooms to provide scheduled breaks and planning time or coverage for absent teachers/staff
• Support age‑appropriate play, activities, storytelling, and music
• Actively supervise children indoors and outdoors maintaining state ratios
• Provide support for children’s meals and snacks, nap times and transitions
• Maintain a safe and clean environment by cleaning classrooms and common areas; sanitizing toys and surfaces, and restocking/organizing supplies
• Wash/dry/fold laundry according to the schedule as needed
• Communicate clearly with lead teachers regarding daily updates
• Cover Front Desk activities by greeting parents, answering telephones and checking in orders
• Any other duties as assigned by the Lab School Manager

Knowledge

• Childcare Health and Safety Practices
• Knowledge of Texas State Licensing/Minimum Standards

Skills

• Maintaining confidentiality of work‑related information and materials.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Maintaining an established work schedule.
• Effectively using interpersonal and communication skills.

Technology Skills

Use a variety of spreadsheet, word processing, database, and presentation software. May also use social media, work with desktop publishing, and update webpages.

Required Education

CPR/First Aid Certification High School Graduate or equivalent

Experience

Experience in childcare (1 year)

Must pass state‑required background checks and fingerprinting for childcare employment.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 35 pounds, sit on the floor, move quickly, and maintain a patient, nurturing demeanor Safety Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

Pay Rate

$23.00/hour Up to 19 hours per week.

Number of Openings

5

Job Posting Close Date

November 5, 2026

Clery Act

As required by the US Department of Education, employees are required to report violations under Title IX and, under the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), select individuals are required to report crimes. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified, trained, and provided resources for reporting. Austin Community College produces an Annual Security Report as required by the Clery Act. This report includes statistics from the previous three years concerning reported crime that occurred on campus; public property adjacent to and accessible from campus; and in certain non‑campus buildings/property owned or controlled by ACC. The report includes institutional policies concerning campus security and other safety information. For direct access to the current Annual Security Report, visit www.austincc.edu/asr . You may obtain a hard copy by contacting the Clery Compliance Officer ([e-mail]). For an overview, see ACC's Clery Act website.

Disclaimer

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it an all‑inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.

Come and Make a Difference with Us

Working at ACC offers you an opportunity to be a part of an organization that truly believes in its mission of promoting student success and improving communities. We invite you to learn, explore and experience the many ways ACC promotes individual development and improves the overall quality of life in a vibrant, multicultural community.

ACC is looking for people who value open, responsible exchange of ideas, individuals committed to integrity and exemplary standards, and candidates that value personal and professional ownership that generates accountability.

ACC offers career employment opportunities as staff, administrators, full‑time faculty, and adjunct faculty.

Benefits

Full‑time faculty and staff employees who work in full‑time and/or part‑time positions at the college are eligible for ACC medical benefits effective the first of the month after their first 60 days of employment. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance short-and long‑term disability, retirement plans, and AD&D. ACC does not participate in Social Security. ACC participates in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and the Optional Retirement Program (ORP‑Faculty and Administrators Only). Hourly employees participate in the ACC Money Purchase Plan (ACCMPP) as a retirement program required by federal law.

Equal Opportunity

Austin Community College ("ACC" or "College") is an equal education and equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination in employment at the college and access to its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 and older), veteran status or military service, disability, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. This includes the prohibition of discrimination, including harassment, against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission. ACC will take steps to ensure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs.