Floater Teacher - Daycare & Preschool

The Learning Experience; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Newark, DE is hiring a dependable Floater Teacher to support our daycare and preschool classrooms across the day.

This full-time role offers a $16-$18/hour pay rate based on experience, with a Monday-Friday schedule, paid training, and opportunities for advancement within early childhood education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in childcare or early childhood education is preferred.
• Willingness to complete required training.
• Ability to work with multiple age groups.

Responsibilities

• Support Infant, Toddler, and Preschool classrooms as needed
• Assist Lead Teachers with daily activities and routines
• Engage children through stories, art, sensory play, music, movement and hands-on learning
• Support meals, diapering, toileting, rest time, and transitions
• Maintain appropriate supervision and classroom ratios
• Follow Delaware licensing requirements for the position

Skills

Flexible

Team-oriented

Patient

Willingness to complete training

Education

High school diploma or GED

TECE 1/TECE 2/CDA or ECE coursework a plus

Job description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Floater Teacher - Daycare & Preschool

The Learning Experience - Newark, DE

Pay: $16-$18 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

Love working with children but enjoy a little variety in your day?

The Learning Experience - Newark is hiring a dependable and enthusiastic Floater Teacher to support our classrooms throughout the day.

As a Floater Teacher, you'll have the opportunity to work with different age groups, support classroom routines, and help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children.

This is a great opportunity for someone with childcare experience who enjoys being part of a collaborative team and wants to continue growing in early childhood education.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Infant, Toddler, and Preschool classrooms as needed
• Assist Lead Teachers with daily classroom activities and routines
• Engage children through stories, art, sensory play, music, movement, and hands-on learning
• Support meals, diapering, toileting, rest time, and classroom transitions as appropriate
• Maintain appropriate supervision and classroom ratios
• Use positive guidance and age-appropriate classroom management
• Help maintain clean, safe, organized, and welcoming classrooms
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers
• Adapt to different classrooms, age groups, and daily schedules
• Follow Delaware childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Previous professional childcare, daycare, preschool, or early childhood experience preferred
• TECE 1, TECE 2, CDA, or Early Childhood Education coursework is a plus
• Comfortable working with multiple age groups
• Reliable, flexible, patient, and team-oriented
• Willingness to complete required training
• Must meet applicable Delaware licensing requirements for the position

What We Offer

• $16-$18 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
• Full-time Monday-Friday schedule
• Paid training and professional development
• Employee childcare discount
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities to advance into Assistant Teacher, Lead Teacher, and other early childhood education roles