Floater Teacher

The Goddard School; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 1,653,120 - 2,204,160; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Advancement opportunity

Training & development

Job summary

The Goddard School in Midlothian is seeking a flexible, dependable Floater Teacher for part-time afternoon hours. You’ll support lead and assistant teachers, cover end-of-day shifts, and help with closing routines while working with children from infants to Pre-K.

Ideal candidates may be high school seniors, college students, or anyone who loves working with kids, and value on-the-job training and professional development offered by our team.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Experience with or interest in working with young children preferred.
• Willingness to float to various age groups throughout the day.
• Positive attitude, reliability, and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage for lead and assistant teachers to support classrooms.
• Supervise and engage children in age-appropriate activities across infants through Pre-K.
• Maintain classroom safety, cleanliness, and organization during transitions and closings.
• Build positive, nurturing relationships with children, staff, and families.
• Follow school policies and licensing regulations.

Skills

Strong communication

Reliability

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The Goddard School in Midlothian is looking for a flexible, dependable, and energetic Floater Teacher to join our team! This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working with children of various ages and is looking for part-time, consistent afternoon hours. Floater Teachers support our classrooms by giving scheduled teachers breaks, covering end-of-day shifts, and assisting with closing routines.

Whether you're a high school senior, college student, or someone with a love for working with kids, we’d love to meet you!

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Key Responsibilities

• Step into classrooms as needed to provide support to lead and assistant teachers
• Help supervise and engage children in age-appropriate activities across various classrooms (infants through Pre-K)
• Ensure classroom safety, cleanliness, and organization during transitions and closings
• Build positive, nurturing relationships with children, staff, and families
• Follow school policies and licensing regulations

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old
• Experience with or interest in working with young children preferred
• Willingness to be flexible and float to various age groups throughout the day
• Positive attitude, reliability, and strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Why Join Our Team?

• Supportive and welcoming school environment
• Great opportunity for students pursuing education or child development
• Afternoon hours leave your mornings and evenings free
• On-the-job training and professional development provided

Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.