Floater - SAGE EAST

Lead Preparatory; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Job summary

SAGE PREP seeks a dedicated Classroom Floater to support multiple age groups, ensuring proper ratios and smooth daily operations. You will assist in daily planning, prepare materials, supervise when teachers are away, and lead activities per lesson plans.

You will help foster literacy, numeracy, and holistic growth in scholars, while collaborating with teachers and staff to maintain a positive, organized learning environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; experience/education in early childhood or special education.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check.
• Willingness to move between classrooms and age groups.
• Preferred CDA credential and/or ECE degree and CPR/First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Rotate between classrooms to cover breaks, absences, and planning time while maintaining proper ratios.
• Assist in planning and implementing the daily program under the direction of the SAGE Teacher.
• Help prepare the learning environment, materials, and supplies.
• Supervise the classroom when the SAGE Teacher steps out and lead activities when needed.
• Support emotional, social, intellectual, and physical growth of scholars.
• Reinforce literacy and numeracy expectations in every classroom you support.
• Share observations with the SAGE Teacher and leadership; participate in planning.

Skills

Flexibility

Multitasking

Relationship building

Background check readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience or education in early childhood or special education

CDA credential

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance

At SAGE PREP, we believe young children are capable of more than the world often expects of them. Our classrooms honor learning through play, and then we go further: journal writing, rich academic vocabulary, and a strong foundation in literacy and numeracy. Every classroom counts on a strong team to make that happen, and our Floater keeps that team strong all day long.

Who You Are

You love children, and it shows. You are enthusiastic, energetic, and ready to jump in wherever you are needed. One hour you might be supporting a toddler room, and the next you might be leading a Pre-K activity, and you love that variety. You adapt quickly, take initiative, and keep a positive attitude even when the day takes an unexpected turn. You work well with others and know that great teamwork makes great classrooms.

What You’ll Do

Classroom Support

• Rotate between classrooms to cover breaks, absences, and planning time, helping each classroom maintain proper ratios
• Assist in planning and implementing the daily program under the direction of the SAGE Teacher
• Help prepare the learning environment, materials, and supplies
• Supervise the classroom when the SAGE Teacher steps out
• Lead classroom activities when a teacher is absent, following the lesson plans in place

Scholar Development

• Support activities that promote the emotional, social, intellectual, and physical growth of every scholar
• Reinforce SAGE PREP’s literacy and numeracy expectations in every classroom you support
• Handle behavioral situations and emergencies according to SAGE PREP policies and procedures

Observation and Communication

• Share observations and concerns about scholars’ physical and emotional well-being with the SAGE Teacher and leadership
• Complete data collection accurately and on time
• Participate in program planning and share insights with the team

Daily Operations

• Help keep classrooms clean, safe, and organized
• Assist with arrival and dismissal
• Support activities outside the classroom, including outdoor play and special events
• Attend staff meetings and supervisory conferences as scheduled
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Bring

Required

• A genuine love for children
• Flexibility and a willingness to move between classrooms and age groups throughout the day
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience or education in early childhood or special education
• Ability to build positive working relationships with supervisors, staff, families, and outside partners
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check and fingerprinting

Preferred

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential
• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• Familiarity with developmental delays and disabilities and how they affect learning
• Current Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you bring energy, flexibility, and a big heart for children, we would love to meet you.