Multi-Age Floater Teacher - Infant to Preschool

Valley-of-the-Sun-Jewish-Community-Cente; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a warm, caring Full-Time Floater Teacher to support infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in our Early Childhood Center. You will move between classrooms, helping lead and assistant teachers and ensuring a safe, nurturing learning environment.

Ideal candidates enjoy working with children of various ages, build positive relationships with families and colleagues, and contribute to developmentally appropriate activities and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience working with infants, toddlers, or preschool-aged children preferred.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and developmentally appropriate practices preferred.
• Ability to work comfortably and confidently with children across multiple age groups.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, nurturing, dependable, and adaptable.
• Willingness to learn and support the center's educational philosophy and practices.
• Ability to meet applicable state licensing, background check, and training requirements.
• Ability to lift at least 20 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support in infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms based on the needs of the center.
• Assist lead and assistant teachers with classroom routines, learning experiences, and daily activities.
• Help maintain a safe, nurturing, organized, and engaging classroom environment.
• Support smooth transitions throughout the day, including arrival, meals, rest time, outdoor play, and dismissal.
• Step into classrooms as needed to provide coverage during teacher breaks, planning time, and staff absences.
• Engage actively with children through play, exploration, conversations, and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Build warm, responsive, and trusting relationships with children of all ages.
• Support children's social-emotional development through positive guidance, patience, and encouragement.
• Assist with diapering, toileting, feeding, and other daily care routines as appropriate for each age group.
• Recognize and respond to children's individual developmental needs, interests, and abilities.
• Encourage independence, curiosity, problem-solving, and positive peer interactions.
• Maintain active supervision and ensure children's health, safety, and well-being at all times.
• Work collaboratively with classroom teachers and administration to ensure consistency and quality of care.
• Communicate effectively with teachers regarding classroom routines, children's needs, and daily expectations.
• Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to assist wherever support is needed.
• Follow established classroom routines while respecting each teaching team's approach and responsibilities.
• Contribute to a positive, respectful, and supportive work environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patience

Dependable

Adaptable

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a warm, caring Full-Time Floater Teacher to support infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in our Early Childhood Center. You will move between classrooms, helping lead and assistant teachers and ensuring a safe, nurturing learning environment.

Ideal candidates enjoy working with children of various ages, build positive relationships with families and colleagues, and contribute to developmentally appropriate activities and