Childcare Float Teacher

The Learning Gardens Child Development Center; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Learning Gardens Child Development Center in Madison, WI is seeking a Part-Time Childcare Float Teacher to support diverse early childhood classrooms. You will assist lead teachers with daily activities, cover during lunch breaks and transitions, and help create a safe, engaging learning environment for children of various ages.

Ideal candidates are flexible, reliable team players who thrive in a fast-paced childcare setting and are willing to obtain CPR/First Aid certification if needed.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children preferred.
• Ability to adapt quickly to different classroom settings.
• Reliable, patient, and enthusiastic team player.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; early childhood education coursework preferred.
• Lead Teacher qualification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teachers in classrooms with daily activities and routines.
• Provide coverage during lunch breaks, transitions, and other teacher absences.
• Support a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for children of various ages.
• Help maintain classroom organization and cleanliness.
• Step into different classrooms as needed, demonstrating flexibility and teamwork.
• Encourage positive interactions and social development among children.
• Follow center policies, procedures, and state licensing regulations.

Skills

Childcare experience

Adaptability

Team player

CPR/First Aid

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Early childhood coursework preferred

Lead Teacher qualification willingness

Job description

About This Role

We are looking for a reliable and flexible Part-Time Childcare Float Teacher to support our early childhood classrooms.

In this role, you will assist lead teachers with daily activities, help maintain a safe and engaging learning environment, and provide coverage during lunch breaks and transitions.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with children of various ages, can step into different classrooms as needed, and is a team player who helps ensure every classroom runs smoothly.

This position is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced childcare setting and wants to make a positive impact on children’s learning and development.

What You'll Do

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teachers in classrooms with daily activities and routines.
• Provide coverage during lunch breaks, transitions, and other teacher absences.
• Support a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for children of various ages.
• Help maintain classroom organization and cleanliness.
• Step into different classrooms as needed, demonstrating flexibility and teamwork.
• Encourage positive interactions and social development among children.
• Follow center policies, procedures, and state licensing regulations.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children preferred.
• Ability to adapt quickly to different classroom settings.
• Reliable, patient, and enthusiastic team player.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; early childhood education coursework preferred.
• Lead Teacher qualification or willingness to obtain.