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Daycare Support Staff

Strong Start Early Care & Education

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#Floater#Childcare
#Preschool
#Professional development
#Play-based learning
#Early childhood education
#NAEYC-accredited
#Infant care
#Classroom support
#Social-emotional development
#Toddler care
#State licensing
Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrs$17 - $20 / HOURPosted 5 months ago

Location

Trumbull, Connecticut

Salary

$17 - $20 / HOUR

Quick overview

The Support Staff Teacher floats between classrooms to assist with daily routines, transitions, and classroom coverage. They collaborate with teaching teams to maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for children.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have at least one year of experience working with young children in a licensed childcare setting. Applicants should demonstrate flexibility, a calm presence, and strong teamwork skills.

TeamworkCommunicationFlexibilityReliabilityChildcareSafety standardsClassroom managementEarly childhood educationSocial-emotional developmentBehavior guidance

Job description

  • Support Staff Teacher (Floater) Do you enjoy variety, teamwork, and supporting children across different age groups?
  • Strong Start Early Care & Education in Trumbull is hiring a Support Staff Teacher (Floater) to join our warm, professional team in a NAEYC-accredited early childhood program.
  • Support Staff Teachers play a key role in our center.
  • You’ll move between classrooms as needed, helping maintain consistency, quality, and strong relationships throughout the day.
  • This position is perfect for an educator who is flexible, dependable, and passionate about high-quality childcare.
  • Why Join Strong Start?
  • At Strong Start, we believe support teachers deserve the same respect, compensation, and growth opportunities as lead teachers.
  • We offer: Starting pay: $17/hour (up to $20/hour based on experience and fit) Industry-leading wages for the area with strong merit raise potential 15 paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year Additional PTO accrual Employer-paid health insurance Matching retirement contributions Tuition assistance program for Early Childhood Education Staff childcare discounts Professional development reimbursement and ongoing training Modern classrooms, updated facilities, and strong health & safety standards A supportive culture with real opportunities for advancement Many Support Staff Teachers are promoted into permanent classroom teaching roles.
  • What You’ll Do As a Support Staff Teacher, you will: Float between classrooms to support children and teaching teams Assist with daily routines, transitions, and classroom coverage Help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment Support positive behavior guidance and social-emotional development Build relationships with children across infant, toddler, and preschool rooms Follow all state licensing, NAEYC, and center policies Collaborate with teachers and leadership to maintain quality care What We’re Looking For At least 1 year of experience working with young children in a licensed childcare setting Flexibility and comfort working with different age groups A calm, reliable presence and strong teamwork skills Commitment to high-quality early childhood education Our Program Values Strong Start is proud to offer a rich learning environment that includes: Hands-on, play-based learning Positive behavior supports Gardening and outdoor education Generous classroom materials and resources A strong focus on child development and educator support Job Details Full-time, in-person role Location: Trumbull, CT If you’re looking for a meaningful role in a high-quality center where you can grow as an educator, we’d love to meet you.
  • Apply today to join Strong Start Early Care & Education.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition assistance
  • Ongoing training
  • Professional development reimbursement
  • Retirement contributions
  • Staff childcare discounts

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Strong Start Early Care & Education

Strong Start Early Care & Education in Trumbull and Shelton, CT, offers infant, toddler, twos, and pre-school programs. Strong Start’s philosophy is rooted in the Reggio Emilia approach, facilitating learning from the inside out by creating an intrinsic motivation to learn. The...

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IndustryPrimary and Secondary Education
TypeEducational
Size51-200 employees
HQTrumbull, Connecticut
Founded2015

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Market context

Childcare support roles stay locally competitive

In Connecticut, daycare support staff roles are often competitive because licensed childcare centers look for candidates who can step into daily routines with consistency, teamwork, and a calm presence. Experience in a licensed childcare setting is a common requirement, and benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance, and ongoing training can help employers stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to highlight your work with young children and flexibility.

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