Preschool Floating Caregiver - Flexible Classroom Support

COMMUNITY UNLIMITED INC; Michigan; On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Unlimited is seeking a dependable Floating Caregiver to support preschool classrooms across assigned locations. This role travels between sites to provide coverage and assist teaching teams, helping create a safe, welcoming learning environment.

You will supervise children, support daily routines and meals, and help maintain clean, organized classroom spaces, while following health and safety plans and participating in required trainings.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Patience, dependability, and a genuine interest in supporting young children.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Flexibility to work at different locations and reliable transportation to assigned sites.
• Ability to meet applicable background-check, health, licensing, and training requirements.
• Ability to perform active classroom duties, including lifting up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Provide active supervision and help maintain a safe, welcoming classroom.
• Support teachers with learning activities, play, and daily routines.
• Assist children with meals, snacks, toileting, and other personal care needs.
• Encourage positive behavior, independence, and social skills.
• Provide coverage across classrooms and adjust to changing program needs.
• Help keep classrooms, materials, and equipment clean and organized.
• Assist with attendance and other required classroom records.
• Follow individual health and safety plans, maintain confidentiality, and communicate professionally with staff and families.
• Participate in required meetings, training, and professional development.

Skills

Patience

Dependability

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Community Unlimited is seeking a dependable Floating Caregiver to support preschool classrooms across assigned locations. This role travels between sites to provide coverage and assist teaching teams, helping create a safe, welcoming learning environment.

You will supervise children, support daily routines and meals, and help maintain clean, organized classroom spaces, while following health and safety plans and participating in required trainings.