Part-Time Floater Preschool Teacher

Walnut Avenue Family & Women's Center; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Walnut Avenue Family & Women's Center seeks a part-time Teacher - Floater to cover lunch and prep times in Preschool and PreK classrooms. You will provide engaged early care and education for children while modeling professional behavior for staff.

Applicants should have or be eligible for a California Child Development Permit, 24 ECE units, and basic CPR/First Aid. The role offers afternoons Mon-Fri with a bilingual differential for English/Spanish speakers.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for a valid teacher's Child Development Permit within 30 days of hire.
• Requires 24 units of ECE including core courses and 16 General Ed units; 175 days of 3+ hours experience in past 4 years.
• Title 5/Title 22 requirements apply for eligibility and ongoing compliance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum with team in language, early literacy, math, social-emotional, science, and creative expression.
• Monitor safety and interactions; assist with basic child care needs and daily routines.
• Maintain licensing documentation and participate in staff meetings; support a positive, anti-bias classroom environment.

Skills

English proficiency

Bilingual (English/Spanish) helpful

Health & safety training

Education

Child Development Permit eligibility

AA in ECE or related field with field experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Walnut Avenue Family & Women's Center seeks a part-time Teacher - Floater to cover lunch and prep times in Preschool and PreK classrooms. You will provide engaged early care and education for children while modeling professional behavior for staff.

Applicants should have or be eligible for a California Child Development Permit, 24 ECE units, and basic CPR/First Aid. The role offers afternoons Mon-Fri with a bilingual differential for English/Spanish speakers.