Pre-K Floating Support Staff - Summer Hill Preschool

Young World Physical Education; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Richmond City Public Schools Summer Hill Preschool Learning Center is seeking a Pre-K Floating Support Staff member to supervise and engage preschoolers during meals, naps, and teacher planning times at Summer Hill Preschool in Richmond, VA. The role is part-time with a pay rate of $15 per hour, non-exempt status, and immediate supervisor by the school principal.

Candidates should have experience with young children and a high school diploma or GED, with a focus on safety and supportive

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in childcare or school settings.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Attentiveness to the safety of young children.
• Caring and compassionate attitude in interactions.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining a safe, clean, and fun environment for preschoolers.
• Supervise students and ensure safety and well-being.
• Interact with students appropriately for their developmental level.
• Assist with classroom and lunchroom routines and organization; supervise meals and nap times.
• Disinfect tables and toys and assist with sanitation procedures.
• Assist with needs such as opening milk cartons and thermos bottles; encourage good manners.
• Supervise transitions between activities and locations in the school.

Skills

Childcare experience

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Supervision skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Pre-K Floating Support Staff - Summer Hill Preschool

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

This job is also posted in Richmond City Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5873287
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 06, 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: Summer Hill Preschool

Immediate Supervisor: School Principal

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

Certifications

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

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $15 to $15 Per Hour