Floater Associate Teacher

Piper Preschool; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Leave

Paid holidays after probation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401K Plan

Job summary

Piper Preschool in Los Angeles seeks a dedicated Floater Associate teacher for a progressive Pico-Robertson program. You will support the Lead Teacher, implement an emergent curriculum, and adapt to all ages across classrooms.

This full-time position requires 12 ECE units, 1 year of teaching, and fluency in English. You should value growth, teamwork, and the well‑being of children; benefits include sick leave and health/dental/vision plus 401K.

Qualifications

• Understanding of an emergent curriculum and blended approach with collaboration.
• Floaters must be open to all ages within our program and eager to grow.
• Must love children and be passionate about early education.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in daily routines, enrichment, and curriculum implementation.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment.
• Support diapering, potty-training, and hygiene needs.
• Model respectful, reflective interactions with children at all times.
• Foster positive peer interactions and conflict resolution.
• Communicate professionally with staff and leadership.

Skills

Emergent curriculum

Collaborative work

Clear communication

Love for children

Education

12 ECE units (B.A. or B.S. Preferred)

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time.

Schedule: Monday through Friday.

Operating Hours: 8 am - 5 pm.

Looking for a Floater Associate teacher for a progressive preschool in the Pico-Robertson area. We are only interested in candidates who have a passion for the field and meet all the requirements listed. We're looking for people who have chosen early education as their career, not just a job. You must love children; that's a given. But you also must love life. We want to know your professional goals and help create the path that will allow you to achieve them, to grow beyond them. And even more so, we want to know your personal goals. Ultimately, a happy you makes for a happy kid, a happy parent, a happy place.

Still with us? Move on to step two. Read about the position.

Qualifications:

• All applicants must have a clear understanding of an emergent curriculum and a blended approach as well as the ability to work collaboratively.
• Floaters must be open to working with all ages within our programming, genuinely resonate with our unique philosophy, and have an eagerness to grow within our school.

Requirements:

• 12 ECE units (B.A. or B.S. Preferred).
• 1 year of classroom teaching experience.
• Must be fluent in English.
• Must be able to bend, stand, and sit for extended periods of time.
• First Aid/CPR.

Responsibilities:

• Support the teachers in daily classroom routines, enrichment, and curriculum implementation.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment.
• Support diapering, potty-training, and hygiene needs.
• Model respectful, reflective interactions with children at all times.
• Foster positive peer interactions and support independent conflict resolution.
• Communicate professionally with staff in partnership with the Lead Teacher and team.
• Uphold Piper’s community values and positive school culture.

Expectations:

• Lead with positivity and professionalism.
• Check email daily and communicate clearly with staff and Administration.
• Remain actively engaged with children—never leaving a child unsupervised.
• Follow all Piper policies, procedures, and licensing requirements.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift and move up to 20-50 lbs (35 lbs for toddler classrooms).
• Bend, crouch, sit, stand, and move throughout the day.
• Work indoors and outdoors and respond quickly in emergency situations.

Compensation:

• Salary is based on experience and education.
• Sick Leave.
• Paid holidays after probationary period.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits; 401K Plan.