Floater

Lucy School; Middletown (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Lucy School in Middletown, MD is seeking a part-time Floater to provide flexible support across the school day. The role is designed to adapt to classroom needs, with responsibilities ranging from coverage to supervision and classroom assistance.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with children, is dependable and adaptable, and will collaborate with teachers to maintain a safe, welcoming learning environment for students from preschool through middle school.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term classroom coverage when a teacher or staff member is absent or unavailable.
• Assist classroom teachers with activities, projects, and supervision.
• Work with students individually or in small groups when appropriate.
• Support preschool and elementary classrooms as needed.
• Assist with arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, and transitions.
• Provide additional supervision during special events, assemblies, field trips, and other school activities.
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming, and orderly environment for students.
• Support teachers with basic classroom organization and preparation.
• Assist with occasional administrative or operational tasks related to the school day.
• Respond flexibly to changing needs and priorities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

About Lucy School

Lucy School is an independent, non-sectarian PreK-8 school in Middletown, Maryland, where the arts, nature, and meaningful relationships are central to how children learn. We believe children learn best when they are known, challenged, supported, and given opportunities to explore their interests through hands-on experiences.

Position Overview

Lucy School is exploring the addition of a part-time Floater to provide flexible support throughout the school day. This position is intentionally designed to be adaptable, with the specific schedule and responsibilities determined by the needs of the school.

The Floater may be asked to support different classrooms, age groups, and programs from day-to-day. Responsibilities could include covering for teachers, assisting in classrooms, supervising students during transitions, supporting recess and lunch, helping with arrival and dismissal, and providing additional adult support when needed.

This position would be particularly well-suited to someone who enjoys working with children, is comfortable with variety, and can step into different situations with a positive and helpful attitude.

Potential Responsibilities

• Provide short-term classroom coverage when a teacher or staff member is absent or unavailable.
• Assist classroom teachers with activities, projects, and supervision.
• Work with students individually or in small groups when appropriate.
• Support preschool and elementary classrooms as needed.
• Assist with arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, and transitions.
• Provide additional supervision during special events, assemblies, field trips, and other school activities.
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming, and orderly environment for students.
• Support teachers with basic classroom organization and preparation.
• Assist with occasional administrative or operational tasks related to the school day.
• Respond flexibly to changing needs and priorities.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

• Enjoy working with children and demonstrate patience, warmth, and good judgment.
• Be dependable, punctual, and willing to help wherever needed.
• Be comfortable working with children from preschool through middle school.
• Adapt easily to different classrooms, teachers, and situations.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with students and colleagues.
• Be able to follow classroom routines and school policies.
• Demonstrate sound judgment regarding student safety and supervision.
• Appreciate Lucy School's arts-based, nature-oriented, and child-centered approach to education.

Previous experience working with children in a school, camp, childcare, tutoring, or similar setting is preferred but not necessarily required.

Schedule

This is a part-time, tentative position. The exact schedule and number of hours will depend on the school's staffing needs and will be determined in consultation with the successful candidate.

The position may involve regularly scheduled days and/or additional hours when coverage is needed. Flexibility is highly valued.

Compensation

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities.

Why Work at Lucy School?

Lucy School offers an unusual opportunity to work in a creative, close-knit educational community where relationships, the arts, nature, and meaningful learning are central to the school experience.

A Floater has the opportunity to work with a wide range of students and teachers while becoming an integral part of the Lucy School community.