Daycare Floater / Resource Teacher

Redstone Children's Academy; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Redstone Children's Academy in Athens, GA is seeking a full-time Daycare Resource Teacher (Floater) to support all classrooms from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, providing dynamic, faith-based care. As a floater, you will assist lead teachers across Infants through Pre-K, help with meals and supervision, and ensure safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate activities for every learner.

Qualifications include at least 18 years old, 1 year of childcare experience, a High School

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• At least 1 year of experience in childcare.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; CDA or early childhood credentials preferred.
• No criminal record.
• Certified in CPR & First Aid.
• Knowledge of Bright from the Start licensing rules & regulations.
• Active church membership.

Responsibilities

• Inspire Faith: Promote a Christ-centered environment across classrooms.
• Adaptable Classroom Support: Assist lead teachers across Infant–Pre-K and cover lunch breaks.
• Lead with Care: Support supervision and daily functions in assigned room.
• Nurture Growth: Adapt to different age groups and routines to meet needs.
• Teach & Engage: Help implement RCA curriculum with developmentally appropriate activities.
• Track Milestones: Record daily care info (meals, naps, diapering, activities).
• Build Relationships: Communicate professionally with staff and parents/guardians.
• Safety First: Follow all rules and regulations across environments.
• Create a Sanctuary: Maintain clean, inviting classroom environments.
• Maintain Operations: Assist with midday sanitization, meals, and resets.
• Represent RCA: Uphold professional appearance per Staff Handbook.
• Be a Team Player: Help with other duties as directed.

Skills

Age 18+

Childcare experience

CPR/First Aid

Licensing rules knowledge

Church membership

Education

High School Diploma

CDA/Early Childhood credentials preferred

Job description

Redstone Children's Academy Daycare Floater / Resource Teacher Athens, GA Full time

Join the RCA team as a full-time Daycare Resource Teacher, providing dynamic support and Christ-centered care across all age groups from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

About Redstone Children's Academy

Redstone Children's Academy is committed to providing quality care in a loving, Christ-centered environment where children can develop to their fullest potential- spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, and physically. At RCA, we believe that each child is a unique individual and should be recognized as an image-bearer- created to know, love, and be in communion with God. We seek to provide positive and developmentally-appropriate learning activities that help children gain confidence in their God-given abilities and develop a love for learning.Our vision is to encourage and empower kingdom-ambassadors with Christ-like character to impact their community through truth-seeking, bridge-building, servant-leading, and faith-keeping for the glory of God. Through our program, we pray that each child would come to know without a doubt that Jesus loves them.

Description

Exciting things are happening at RCA! This year, we are expanding our team and adding a dedicatedDaycare Resource Teacher (Floater)to support all of our classrooms, ensure our students have continuous care, and give our teaching teams the flexibility they need to thrive throughout the day.

Whether you are an experienced educator who loves variety across different age groups, a college student with a flexible day schedule, or a passionate caregiver looking for a full-time role in a faith-based environment, this position could be the perfect fit!

We are looking to fill this position immediately with the hours8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (40 hours/week), Monday–Friday.

Requirements:

• Must Be At Least 18 Years of Age
• At Least 1 Year of Experience Working in Childcare
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (CDA or Early Childhood credentials preferred)
• No Criminal Record
• Certified in CPR & First Aid
• Knowledge of Bright from the Start Licensing Rules & Regulations
• Active Church Membership

Primary Responsibilities:

• Inspire Faith:Promote a Christ-centered environment across all classrooms where children can develop to their fullest potential—spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, and physically.
• Adaptable Classroom Support:Seamlessly step into any classroom (Infants through Pre-K) to assist lead teachers, cover lunch breaks, or lead classroom activities as assigned.
• Lead with Care:Assist in the overall supervision, care, and daily functions in whichever room you are stationed for the day or hour.
• Nurture Growth:Adapt quickly to different age groups and utilize daily routines and cues to respond to each child's individual physical and emotional needs.
• Teach & Engage:Help implement RCA's curriculum by assisting with research-based, pre-planned, developmentally appropriate activities across all age levels.
• Track Milestones:Accurately record daily care info for children in your care, including meal times, naps, diapering/potty training, and learning activities.
• Build Relationships:Engage in professional and God-honoring communication with staff, leadership, and parents/guardians.
• Safety First:Observe all rules and regulations at Redstone Children's Academy and local/state regulatory agencies across all early childhood environments.
• Create a Sanctuary:Help maintain clean, attractive, and well-kept environments in any classroom you support to ensure children feel safe to explore and grow.
• Maintain Operations:Assist with midday sanitization, meal prep distribution, reset procedures between classroom activities, and general facility upkeep as needed.
• Represent RCA:Maintain an overall professional personal appearance adhering to the guidelines in the RCA Staff Handbook.
• Be a Team Player:Assist in other capacities that the Director determines necessary to keep the academy running smoothly.