Floater Teacher: Infants - Pre-K

Biltmore Church; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Biltmore Church is seeking a Floater Teacher to support classrooms from infants through Pre-K. This role provides flexible coverage, collaborates with Lead and Assistant Teachers, and helps maintain a safe, nurturing environment across the Academy.

The Floater Teacher participates in daily routines, engages children with developmentally appropriate activities, and follows established schedules while supporting staff during breaks and absences.

Qualifications

• Must meet NC DCDEE Lead Teacher qualifications (or be willing to obtain).
• Previous experience in licensed childcare preferred.
• Strong communication with children, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom coverage across infant through Pre-K as assigned, including breaks and absences.
• Maintain active supervision and ensure safety per procedures.
• Support meals, diapering/toileting, rest time and transitions.
• Engage children with age-appropriate play and activities.
• Follow Lead Teacher plans and academy routines.
• Build positive relationships with families and team.

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication

Dependability

Leadership

Education

NC DCDEE Lead Teacher qualifications

Job description

Floater Teacher: Infants - Pre-K

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Position: Floater Teacher

Primary supervisor : Academy Director

Salary: $16/hour

Summary of Position: The Floater Teacher supports classrooms across The Academy by providing flexible coverage and helping maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children from infants through Pre-K. This role works alongside Lead and Assistant Teachers to provide classroom coverage during breaks, transitions, absences, and other staffing needs while helping ensure consistent care and smooth daily operations.

Essential Qualities and Qualifications:

A personal and active relationship with Jesus Christ modeled by a commitment to supporting the vision, leadership and beliefs of Biltmore Church.

A Christ-like testimony that is displayed inside and outside the workplace.

Active involvement and membership in a local Bible teaching, Gospel centered church that aligns with the mission and values of Biltmore Church.

Must meet NC DCDEE Lead Teacher qualifications (or be willing to obtain)

Previous experience working with children in a licensed childcare setting is preferred

Demonstrate a willingness to learn about child development, positive guidance, developmentally appropriate practices, and childcare health and safety.

Communicate effectively and professionally with children, families, coworkers, and Academy leadership.

Dependable, organized, and able to lead with both structure and warmth

Capable of maintaining active supervision in a fast-paced environment

Provide classroom coverage across infant through Pre-K classrooms as assigned, including during teacher breaks, absences, transitions, and other staffing needs.

Maintain appropriate supervision of children and follow all classroom, safety, licensing, and Academy procedures.

Engage with children through age-appropriate play, learning activities, conversation, and positive interactions.

Follow the established classroom schedule, routines, and activity plans provided by the Lead Teacher.

Assist with daily classroom routines including meals and snacks, diapering/toileting, rest time, transitions, and other age-appropriate care needs.

Support a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment by assisting with sanitizing, cleaning, organizing materials, and resetting classroom spaces.

Build positive and respectful relationships with children, families, teachers, and members of the Academy team.

Communicate effectively with Lead and Assistant Teachers to provide consistent care and support for children as you transition between classrooms.

Adapt quickly to different classroom environments, age groups, schedules, and needs while maintaining a calm and positive presence.

Provide additional classroom and Academy support as assigned to help meet daily operational and staffing needs.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds, including children and classroom equipment.

Ability to sit on the floor, stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move actively throughout the day.

Ability to supervise children indoors and outdoors and respond quickly to their needs.

Ability to perform the essential responsibilities of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.