Preschool- Floater

Acquire4Hire; Farragut (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee discount for child care

Job summary

TLC in Farragut, TN is seeking a reliable Floater to support Teachers, Assistants and staff, ensuring a caring, safe classroom environment. You will prepare materials, assist with student needs, and help maintain organized spaces.

The role may include substitute duties as needed, with a focus on teamwork and quality care. The position emphasizes flexibility, strong communication, and adherence to school policies, with potential for additional days and on-call shifts.

Qualifications

• Flexible & high energy required.
• Escort students to and from bathroom breaks; toilet training assistance.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of child development.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Cleaning responsibilities including cleaning and sanitizing spaces.
• Assist with snacks, lunches and nap mats.
• CPR and First Aid certification (current or willingness to obtain).
• Must clear a full background check and pass health screening.
• Nice to have prior childcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked staff work room.
• Prepare classroom materials and curriculum as requested by staff.
• Engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and materials availability.
• Communicate frequently with Administration on materials needed.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through role modeling.
• Assist with student arrival and dismissal transitions.
• Fill in for Teachers, Teacher Assistants, and Substitute Teachers as needed.
• Follow center policies and state regulations.
• Perform physical duties such as lifting children, kneeling, cleaning, and stairs.
• Maintain a personal development plan for quality improvement.

Job description

Our Floater role is an important position that keeps everything running smoothly. The floater supports the Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Substitute Teachers, and the Administration Team by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of the school day. A Floater must be organized, excel in time management, be positive and enthusiastic, effectively communicate with others, and work well within a team environment. This role assists teachers with preparing for the day, helping with student needs, assisting all staff as able, and keeping the school neat and organized. They may also fill in as a substitute in a classroom as needed.

We are looking for someone to work on Mondays and Wednesdays as a floater with the possibility to pick up additional work days by subbing for other staff members. The work day is from 8:30‑2:30.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain a clean, organized, and well‑stocked staff work room.
• Prepare classroom materials and curriculum as requested by Teachers, Teacher Assistants, and Administration Team.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain frequent communications with Administration Team on school materials needed.
• Encourage self‑help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure a smooth daily transition for students upon arrival and dismissal.
• Fill in for Teachers, Teacher Assistants, and Substitute Teachers as needed.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Perform physical duties such as lifting children, kneeling, cleaning, and climbing stairs.
• Maintain a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Flexible & high energy.
• Escort students to and from bathroom breaks, help with toilet training, diaper changing, teacher breaks, and playground supervision.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• An understanding of child development.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Cleaning responsibilities including vacuuming, bathroom maintenance, garbage, etc.
• Assist with snacks, lunches and nap mats as needed.
• Possess (or willingness to obtain) a current infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear a full background check and pass health screening.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a child care setting.

Benefits

• Hours 8:30‑2:30, Mondays and Wednesdays.
• Ability to work extra shifts for increased pay in extended care or subbing additional days throughout the week.
• Training bonus.
• Paid Time Off.
• Retirement Plan.
• Employee discount for child care.
• Flexible and family‑friendly work environment.
• Kind, fun, and supportive team.
• Work within the Knox County School calendar (great for parents).

About Us

At TLC, through play‑based learning our teachers work to help children develop as a whole person; intellectually, socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. We provide a loving, Christian environment where children can grow through praise and encouragement. We believe that each child has a natural curiosity and desire to learn. By making learning fun, we will develop a love for learning that children can take with them throughout their educational lives.