Floater

Valley of the Sun J; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley of the Sun J in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a warm and dependable Full-Time Floater Teacher to join our Early Childhood Center. You will support infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, bridging classrooms and ensuring a safe, nurturing learning environment.

You will collaborate with lead and assistant teachers, engage children in developmentally appropriate activities, and help with routines, transitions, and daily care while maintaining strong relationships with families and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with infants, toddlers, or preschoolers preferred.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and developmentally appropriate practices preferred.
• Ability to lift at least 20 lbs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and support the center's educational philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support in infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms.
• Assist lead and assistant teachers with routines, learning experiences, and daily activities.
• Help maintain a safe, nurturing, organized, and engaging classroom environment.
• Support smooth transitions throughout the day, including arrival, meals, rest time, outdoor play, and dismissal.
• Step into classrooms as needed to provide coverage during teacher breaks, planning time, and staff absences.
• Engage actively with children through play, exploration, conversations, and developmentally appropriate activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Adaptability

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

We are seeking a warm, caring, dependable, and flexible Full-Time Floater Teacher to join our Early Childhood Center team. This individual will play an important role in supporting classrooms serving infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. The ideal candidate enjoys working with children of different ages, builds positive relationships with children and colleagues, and is comfortable transitioning between classrooms throughout the day. Our Floater Teacher is an important part of our teaching team, helping to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment while providing additional support wherever it is needed.

Key Responsibilities

Classroom Support

• Provide daily support in infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms based on the needs of the center.
• Assist lead and assistant teachers with classroom routines, learning experiences, and daily activities.
• Help maintain a safe, nurturing, organized, and engaging classroom environment.
• Support smooth transitions throughout the day, including arrival, meals, rest time, outdoor play, and dismissal.
• Step into classrooms as needed to provide coverage during teacher breaks, planning time, and staff absences.
• Engage actively with children through play, exploration, conversations, and developmentally appropriate activities.

Child Development and Care

• Build warm, responsive, and trusting relationships with children of all ages.
• Support children's social-emotional development through positive guidance, patience, and encouragement.
• Assist with diapering, toileting, feeding, and other daily care routines as appropriate for each age group.
• Recognize and respond to children's individual developmental needs, interests, and abilities.
• Encourage independence, curiosity, problem-solving, and positive peer interactions.
• Maintain active supervision and ensure children's health, safety, and well-being at all times.

Teamwork and Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with classroom teachers and administration to ensure consistency and quality of care.
• Communicate effectively with teachers regarding classroom routines, children's needs, and daily expectations.
• Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to assist wherever support is needed.
• Follow established classroom routines while respecting each teaching team's approach and responsibilities.
• Contribute to a positive, respectful, and supportive work environment.

Requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience working with infants, toddlers, or preschool-aged children preferred.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and developmentally appropriate practices preferred.
• Ability to work comfortably and confidently with children across multiple age groups.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, nurturing, dependable, and adaptable.
• Willingness to learn and support the center's educational philosophy and practices.
• Ability to meet applicable state licensing, background check, and training requirements.
• Ability to lift at least 20 lbs.