Float Teacher Closer Kent

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

Job summary

Tiny Town Childcare & Learning Center in Kent and Painesville is seeking a patient, flexible Float Teacher/Closer to support multiple classrooms and help finish the day calmly. You will move between toddler, preschool, and school-age rooms, engage with children, and help close the center in compliance with licensing standards.

Experience in childcare is helpful, but we’re willing to train the right person. This afternoon shift role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and smooth daily transitions.

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare is preferred, but training can be provided.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Patient, playful demeanor with toddlers and young preschoolers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in toddler, preschool, and school-age classrooms as needed.
• Engage children with play, routines, and learning activities.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
• Follow daily schedules and support transitions and end-of-day routines.
• Close the center safely, tidy rooms, and ensure licensing standards are met.

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