Teacher Aide/Floater

Acquire4Hire; Wolcott (CT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Access to MyCTSavings retirement

Health Insurance Broker access

Workers comp coverage

Professional development assistance

5 days paid sick/vacation days

Job summary

Happy Hands PREP is seeking a flexible Childcare Floater to support multiple classrooms, from toddlers to preschoolers, providing a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn through play.

You will step in to assist lead teachers, cover breaks and call-outs, and help daily operations run smoothly while upholding high standards of care and early childhood education. This role requires dependability, a positive attitude, and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Desire to work with children through positive interaction.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior childcare experience preferred.
• CPR, First Aid, and Med certs required if not current.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and stay active.
• Reliable transportation and dependable daily attendance.
• Clear background check and health assessment per OEC.

Responsibilities

• Assist classrooms with routines, activities, and lessons.
• Provide a safe, clean, nurturing environment.
• Supervise children during indoor/outdoor times and meals.
• Cover staff breaks and transitions as needed.
• Maintain open communication with families and staff.

Skills

Positive interaction

Flexible team player

Dependable

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Med certification

Job description

About This Role

Job hours: Monday through Friday 8:30am to 2:30pm additional hours possible for our after school program when needed.

We are seeking a flexible, energetic, and dedicated Childcare Floater to join our team at Happy Hands PREP. In this role, you will support multiple classrooms, ranging from toddlers to preschoolers, by providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment. You will step in wherever needed to assist lead teachers, cover breaks, cover teacher call outs, and ensure daily operations run smoothly while maintaining high standards of care and early childhood education.

What You'll Do

• Assist classroom teachers in implementing daily routines, activities, and lesson plans across various age groups.
• Provide a safe, clean, and nurturing environment for all children in the center.
• Supervise children during indoor play, outdoor activities, meals, and rest times.
• Cover staff breaks or planning and shift transitions seamlessly, adapting quickly to different classroom dynamics.
• Cover classrooms when teachers call out
• Maintain open and positive communication with children, families, and fellow staff members.

Requirements

• A desire to work with children through positive interaction
• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Prior experience in childcare preferred.
• CPR, First Aid, and Med certification required if you don't currently have you will be required to get these certifications.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and remain active, standing, or walking for extended periods.
• Reliable transportation
• Dependable person that comes to work everyday
• Able to clear a full background check, per OEC
• Able to pass a health assessment, per OEC

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance
• Access to MyCTSavings retirement program.
• Access to Health Insurance Broker.
• Workers comp coverage.
• Professional development assistance.
• 5 days paid sick/vacation days