Flexible Afternoon: Float Teacher & Closer

Tiny Town Childcare & Learning Center - Kent and Painesville; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Tiny Town Childcare & Learning Center - Kent and Painesville is seeking an energetic Float Teacher/Closer to support multiple classrooms in the afternoons. You will play with children, assist teachers, and help maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment as the day winds down.

The role involves following daily schedules, assisting with transitions, and closing procedures per licensing standards. Experience is preferred but training is available; must be patient, flexible, and a strong team

Qualifications

• Patient and playful with toddlers and young preschoolers.
• Flexible team player able to move between classrooms.
• Strong communication skills and positive attitude.
• Reliable, professional, and able to maintain routines and expectations.
• Experience in childcare preferred, but training may be provided.

Responsibilities

• Jump into toddler, preschool, and school-age rooms to support teachers.
• Play, interact, and engage with children at their level through floor play, sensory activities, outdoor time, and simple routines.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
• Follow daily schedules and support transitions (snack, bathroom, outside, end-of-day routines).
• Build positive relationships with children and families.
• Communicate with staff and leadership to ensure smooth classroom coverage.
• As the closer, tidy classrooms, complete end-of-day cleaning tasks, and secure the building.
• Follow all state licensing rules, center policies, and safety expectations.

Job description

Tiny Town Childcare & Learning Center - Kent and Painesville is seeking an energetic Float Teacher/Closer to support multiple classrooms in the afternoons. You will play with children, assist teachers, and help maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment as the day winds down.

The role involves following daily schedules, assisting with transitions, and closing procedures per licensing standards. Experience is preferred but training is available; must be patient, flexible, and a strong team