Float Teacher / Closer Kent

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

Job summary

Tiny Town Childcare & Learning Center - Kent and Painesville is seeking a Float Teacher/Closer to support multiple classrooms and ensure smooth transitions through the day. You’ll engage with children, help with routines, and assist with end-of-day closing while upholding safety standards.

The role emphasizes patient, playful interaction, teamwork, and reliable attendance. Training may be provided for the right candidate in a supportive, licensed center environment.

Qualifications

• Patient, playful, and comfortable working with toddlers and young preschoolers.
• Flexible team player who can move between classrooms with ease.
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Reliable, professional, and able to maintain routines and expectations.
• Experience in childcare preferred, but we’re willing to train the right person.

Responsibilities

• Jump into toddler, preschool, and school-age rooms as needed to support teachers
• Play, interact, and engage with children at their level—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

Skills

Patient

Playful

Flexible team player

Strong communication skills

Reliable, professional

Childcare experience preferred

Job description

Position Overview

The Float Teacher/Closer supports multiple classrooms throughout the day, helping teachers maintain a smooth, safe, and engaging environment. As the day winds down, this role transitions into the center closer—keeping routines consistent, helping children finish their day calmly, and ensuring the building is properly closed according to licensing standards.

What You’ll Do

• Jump into toddler, preschool, and school‑age rooms as needed to support teachers


• Play, interact, and engage with children at their level—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

What We’re Looking For

• Someone patient, playful, and comfortable working with toddlers and young preschoolers


• A flexible team player who can move between classrooms with ease


• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude


• Reliable, professional, and able to maintain routines and expectations


• Experience in childcare preferred, but we’re willing to train the right person

Schedule & Pay

• Afternoon shift with closing responsibilities


• Competitive hourly rate based on experience