Part Time Teacher Assistant

Fdacademy; Acworth, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

First Discovery Children's Academy in Acworth is seeking a Part-Time Floater to support classrooms across the center, ensuring age-appropriate care and safety.

As a floater, you'll cover gaps, assist with routines, meals, diapering, and activities, while helping maintain ratios and a nurturing learning environment for infants through preschool.

Join a collaborative team, adhere to Bright from the Start requirements, and contribute to a high-quality, loving early learning experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in childcare, preschool, or similar setting.
• All required Georgia Health & Safety training completed or ability to complete before starting.
• Ability to work with multiple age groups and collaborate in a team.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; reliable transportation and attendance.
• Must meet Bright from the Start employment requirements and background checks.
• Flexible, dependable, and professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom coverage and support throughout the center as needed.
• Assist teachers with daily routines, activities, meals, transitions, and rest times.
• Help maintain required teacher-to-child ratios at all times.
• Supervise children closely and prioritize health and safety.
• Engage children through play, conversations, stories, songs, and age-appropriate activities.
• Support classrooms ranging from infants through preschool based on the center's needs.
• Maintain clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environments.
• Follow classroom schedules and teacher directions; assist with diapering and feeding as appropriate.

Skills

Experience with children

Teamwork

Communication skills

Reliable transportation

Punctuality

Education

CDA / TCC / Associate's Degree

CPR & First Aid Certification

Georgia Quality Rated experience

Job description

First Discovery Children's Academy is opening in the Acworth/Kennesaw area, and we're looking for a dependable, energetic Part-Time Floater who loves working with children and is ready to support our classrooms wherever they're needed most.

Our floaters are an important part of our team. You'll work alongside teachers and leadership to provide classroom coverage, maintain required teacher-to-child ratios, support daily routines, and help create a safe, nurturing environment for every child in our care.

If you're flexible, reliable, enjoy working with different age groups, and love being part of a team, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As our Part-Time Teacher Assistant, you will:

• Provide classroom coverage and support throughout the center as needed.
• Assist teachers with daily routines, activities, meals, transitions, and rest times.
• Help maintain required teacher-to-child ratios at all times.
• Supervise children closely and prioritize their health and safety.
• Engage children through play, conversations, stories, songs, and age-appropriate activities.
• Support classrooms ranging from infants through preschool based on the needs of the center.
• Help maintain clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environments.
• Follow classroom schedules, routines, and teacher directions.
• Assist with diapering, toileting, feeding, and other caregiving responsibilities as appropriate for the age group.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, teachers, and leadership.
• Follow Bright from the Start licensing requirements and First Discovery policies and procedures.
• Step into different classrooms with a positive attitude and willingness to help.

Required Qualifications

To be considered, applicants must have:

• Experience working with children in a childcare, preschool, school, or similar setting.
• All required Georgia Health & Safety training completed or the ability to complete required training before beginning work.
• Ability to work comfortably with multiple age groups.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable transportation and excellent attendance.
• Ability to meet all Bright from the Start employment requirements, including required background checks.
• A flexible, dependable, and professional attitude.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a licensed childcare center.
• Experience in a Georgia Quality Rated early learning program.
• Current CPR & First Aid Certification.
• CDA, TCC, Associate's Degree, or coursework in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Familiarity with Bright from the Start licensing regulations.

Why Join First Discovery?

• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.
• Supportive leadership team.
• Curriculum and classroom materials provided.
• Opportunities for advancement and professional growth.
• Positive team culture where your contributions matter.
• Beautiful learning environment designed for children to thrive.

We Think You'll Thrive Here If You...

• Believe every child deserves to feel loved, safe, and celebrated.
• Are comfortable jumping into different classrooms and helping wherever you're needed.
• Love singing songs, reading stories, playing, and engaging with children.
• Can quickly adapt to different classroom routines and age groups.
• Notice what needs to be done and are willing to lend a hand.
• Take reliability and punctuality seriously.
• Enjoy being part of a team and supporting other educators.
• Want to grow your experience in early childhood education.

This Position Isn't the Best Fit If...

• Reliability and punctuality are a challenge.
• You prefer working in only one classroom or with one age group.
• Frequent changes in your daily classroom assignment would be frustrating.
• Teamwork isn't your style.
• You're uncomfortable with diapering, toileting, feeding, cleaning, or other hands-on childcare responsibilities.
• You're not excited about helping create a high-quality learning environment every day.

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're dependable, flexible, and passionate about working with young children, we'd love to hear from you.