Flexible Relief Teacher: Childcare Classroom Support

Acquire4Hire LLC; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Tuition reimbursement

401K

Job summary

CARE Academy in Charleston, SC is seeking a Relief Teacher (Floater) to provide flexible classroom coverage for children from infants to preschool and school-age. You will support teachers, maintain safety and ratios, and help with routines and transitions in a nurturing learning environment.

The role emphasizes dependability, adaptability, and the ability to step into different classrooms with confidence while supporting staff, children, and center operations.

Qualifications

• Must have CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive and able to work with minimal supervision
• Experience in DSS certified childcare facility preferred
• Positive attitude toward parents and children
• Ability to meet state licensing requirements and center policies
• Organized and able to plan developmentally appropriate activities
• Team player with flexible availability

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and care for children in assigned classrooms
• Maintain proper teacher-child ratios per state licensing
• Step into classrooms during breaks, meetings, or absences
• Assist with daily routines: arrival, meals, rest, diapering, dismissal
• Support continuity of care during classroom transitions
• Ensure safety and active supervision of all children at all times
• Follow health, safety, and sanitation procedures
• Read to children and lead small group activities
• Assist with classroom organization and daily schedules
• Communicate effectively with teachers, administrators, and families
• Follow emergency procedures and center policies

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Verbal communication

Written communication

Initiative

Teamwork

Flexibility

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or Associate's Degree

ECD 101 preferable

Early childhood education or child development coursework

Creative Curriculum familiarity or willingness to learn

Job description

CARE Academy in Charleston, SC is seeking a Relief Teacher (Floater) to provide flexible classroom coverage for children from infants to preschool and school-age. You will support teachers, maintain safety and ratios, and help with routines and transitions in a nurturing learning environment.

The role emphasizes dependability, adaptability, and the ability to step into different classrooms with confidence while supporting staff, children, and center operations.