Pre-K Floating Support Staff - MLK Preschool

Martin Luther King Jr. Preschool Learning Center; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Martin Luther King Jr. Preschool Learning Center in Richmond, VA is seeking a Part-Time Pre-K Floating Support Staff. The role runs from 9:00am to 2:00pm, with supervision of preschoolers during meals, nap times and transitions.

Responsibilities include maintaining a safe, clean environment, assisting with routines, and supporting children's needs with a professional, caring approach. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, and relevant childcare experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with young children preferred.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise groups of preschoolers during meals, naps, and transitions.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and engaging environment for children.
• Assist with classroom routines and lunch duties as needed.
• Support children with basic needs and encourage good manners.
• escort children to restrooms and assist with hygiene routines.
• Monitor safety and report injuries or incidents promptly.
• Collaborate with staff to support student learning and well-being.
• Follow directions from the principal and school designee.

Skills

Experience with children

Attentiveness

Caring attitude

Teamwork

Supervision

Follow directions

CPR/AED Certification

First Aid Certification

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

CPR/AED Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

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Pre-K Floating Support Staff - MLK Preschool

Richmond City Public Schools Martin Luther King Jr. Preschool Learning Center - Richmond, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Richmond City Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5959739

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $15 to $15 Per Hour

Job Description

Job Title: Pre-K Floating Support Staff

Grade Level/Terms of Employment: Part-Time, $15/hour

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Location: MLK 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

Contact Information

• Crystal Hartsfield , Principal
• Martin Luther King Jr. Preschool Learning Center
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]