Floater Teacher

Acquire4Hire; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance offered

Dental and vision insurance (50% covered)

11 paid federal holidays

2 weeks' vacation time annually

7 paid sick days

Job summary

Acquire4Hire is hiring a Floater Teacher in Suffolk, Virginia. In this role, you'll support teachers and maintain a safe environment for children. Responsibilities include assisting with educational activities, communicating with parents, and ensuring cleanliness of materials. A High School Diploma is required, along with strong communication skills, energy, and childcare experience. The position offers benefits such as health insurance, paid holidays, and annual pay increases.

Qualifications

• Must clear full background check & TB Test.
• Must pass a health screening.
• Flexible, reliable, and dependable with a positive personality.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of curriculum activities.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents.
• Drive center vehicle(s) / transport children when necessary.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to work well with others

Excellent leadership skills

Organizational skills

Childcare experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Schedule

M-F 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Overview

The Floater teacher supports the Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen, and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the Teacher Assistant observes and documents children's interests and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Teacher Assistants are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.

Duties

• Assist in the implementation of curriculum activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
• Encourage self‑help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure a smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director according to company needs.
• Drive center vehicle(s) / transport children when necessary.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Must clear full background check & TB Test.
• Must pass a health screening.
• Be dependable, reliable, flexible, with a positive personality.
• Have childcare experience in a classroom setting.
• Have reliable transportation.
• Begin immediately.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Full‑time employee benefits after 60 days
• Annual pay increase
• Center offered meals
• Health insurance offered
• Dental and vision insurance offered (employer pays 50%)
• 11 paid federal holidays
• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• George Washington's Birthday
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Columbus Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
• 2 weeks' vacation time annually (full‑time employees only)
• Vacation time for part‑time based on hours worked (0.002 accrual rate)
• 7 paid sick days
• Teacher-to‑children ratios followed
• Discount programs for employees (MyVIPSavings.com)
• Leave donation program offered
• Breastfeeding area on site for nursing mothers
• Continued focus on your professional development
• Child Developmental Associate Credential (CDA) program paid for
• Paid staff training / staff meetings
• 2 paid on‑site professional development days
• Center closed on staff professional development days
• School entry is limited to personnel and enrolled children only
• School is deep cleaned daily
• Health screening of faculty and children in attendance is conducted daily
• Full support from our directors and resources to be successful in the classroom
• Your health and safety are our priority! We have protocols more stringent than state requirements to ensure the safety of all our faculty and students
• Your health and safety are our top concern. We have implemented stringent COVID‑19 health and safety procedures, including the following: personal protective equipment (PPE) procedures followed per CDC recommendations, hand washing and sanitation procedures adapted to meet applicable CDC recommendations.