Floater Teacher — Reliable Multi-Classroom Coverage

Water Lily Learning Center; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

NexGenEAP (Employee Assistance Program

Working Advantage (Employee Discount)

Balance Care

FinFit Financial Wellness

Cancer Advocatei>

Long-Term Care Insurance

Pay on Demand

Staff Meetings:Monthly paid meetings

11 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Professional Development

Weekly Pay

Employee Referral Program

Plus More

Job summary

Water Lily Learning Center - Avondale is a Gold-rated Step Up to Quality program serving children from infancy through preschool in Cincinnati's Avondale neighborhood. The Floater Teacher supports multiple classrooms, maintains DCY ratios, and helps deliver the Creative Curriculum with reliability and care.

The position is full-time, Monday through Friday at the Avondale campus, with hourly pay of $14–$16 based on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; ECE coursework, CDA, or Associate degree preferred.
• Prior experience in a licensed childcare or early education setting preferred.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification required prior to working with children.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively across multiple classroom environments throughout the day.
• Flexible, reliable, and a strong team contributor in a dynamic multi-room setting.
• Physical ability to support full classroom duties across all age groups including lifting and floor-level interaction.
• Must meet all Ohio DCY employment eligibility requirements including applicable clearances.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom routines and Creative Curriculum activities across infant, toddler, and preschool rooms at the Avondale campus.
• Supervise children during meals, rest, transitions, and outdoor play.
• Ensure all Avondale classrooms meet Ohio DCY and Step Up to Quality Gold health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Assist with diapering, toileting, handwashing, and maintaining clean classroom environments.
• Set up materials and assist with classroom prep for Avondale lead teachers.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with Avondale staff and families across all classrooms.
• Float between classrooms based on Avondale ratio needs and daily scheduling.
• Follow all Water Lily Learning Center, DCY, and Step Up to Quality Gold policies and expectations.

Skills

Flexibility

Team player

Multi-room support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ECE coursework

CDA

Associate degree

Job description

Water Lily Learning Center - Avondale is a Gold-rated Step Up to Quality program serving children from infancy through preschool in Cincinnati's Avondale neighborhood. The Floater Teacher supports multiple classrooms, maintains DCY ratios, and helps deliver the Creative Curriculum with reliability and care.

The position is full-time, Monday through Friday at the Avondale campus, with hourly pay of $14–$16 based on experience.