Part Time - Pre-K Floating Support Staff

Maymont Preschool Learning Center; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Maymont Preschool Learning Center in Richmond, Virginia is seeking a Part-Time Pre-K Floating Support Staff member to supervise and engage with preschool-age children during mealtimes, nap time, and teacher planning periods.

This role runs 9:00 am to 2:00 pm with a $15/hour wage, non-exempt status, and opportunities to support classroom routines, meals, transitions, and child safety under the supervision of the school principal.

Qualifications

• Experience with young children in childcare or school settings preferred.
• Must be able to follow oral and written directions and work cooperatively.
• Attentiveness to safety and developmentally appropriate interactions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage groups of preschoolers during meals, naps, and transitions.
• Maintain a safe, clean and enjoyable environment for young children.
• Assist with classroom and lunchroom routines and sanitation.
• Support teachers during mealtimes, cot setup, and clean-up.
• Escort and assist children with restroom and hand-washing routines.
• Report injuries, illnesses, or discipline issues to the principal or designee.
• Assist with aftercare transitions as needed.

Skills

Experience with young children

Attentiveness to safety

Caring and compassionate attitude

Cooperative teamwork

Follow oral and written directions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Richmond City Public Schools Maymont Preschool Learning Center - Richmond, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Part Time - Pre-K Floating Support Staff

Richmond City Public Schools Maymont Preschool Learning Center - Richmond, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5822120

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title:

Pre-K Floating Support Staff

Grade Level/Terms of Employment:

Part-Time, $15/hour

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Work Location:

Maymont Preschool

Immediate Supervisor:

School Principal

Hours: 9:00am - 2:00pm

General Description:

The Pre-K Floating Support Staff will supervise and engage with groups of preschool-age children during mealtimes, nap time, teacher planning time, and other designated times during the day as needed. Supervision is needed between 10:30-2:30 daily with the opportunity for flexible scheduling within this timeframe (i.e. 10:30-12:30, 12:30-2:30, etc).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining a safe, clean and fun environment for young children
• Supervise students and ensure student safety and well-being
• Interact with students in a manner which is appropriate to their developmental level, being fair, consistent and professional at all times
• Assist with regular classroom and lunchroom routines and organization; Provide supervision during meal and nap times, set-up and pick-up of cots, distribution and clean-up of meals, etc.
• Assist with classroom and lunchroom sanitation procedures (disinfecting tables, and toys, picking up trays and silverware, helping children pick up spilled food and trash, etc.)
• Assist students with needs that may arise such as opening milk cartons and thermos bottles; Encourages good table manners
• Supervise children as they transition from one activity or location to another in the classroom, cafeteria, multi-purpose room, hallway, restroom, playground
• Escort children to the restroom, assist with toileting and hand washing routines as necessary
• Assist with safe student dismissal procedures established by the school
• Provide supervision and support children as they transition between the regular school day and the aftercare program
• Report all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately
• Perform other duties as assigned by the school principal or designee

Qualifications:

• Experience working with young children in a childcare or school setting preferred
• High school diploma or GED required
• Attentiveness to the needs and safety of young children
• Caring and compassionate attitude when interacting with and caring for young children
• Ability to work cooperatively and productively with other employees, students, staff and others contacted in a fast-paced, customer service-oriented workplace
• Ability to supervise children in an orderly and consistent manner following guidelines supplied by the principal or designee
• Must be able to follow oral and written directions and have the ability to work effectively and cooperatively with preschool age children and others

• CPR/AED Certification appropriate to age group highly desirable
• First Aid Certification highly desirable

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $15 to $15 Per Hour

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Ashley Pride , Principal
• Maymont Preschool Learning Center
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]