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Floater

The Growing Years·Apex, North Carolina

$15 - $17/hr·Unknown·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Substitute for various positions to cover breaks and absences across all age groups. Maintain positive interactions with children, parents, and staff while supporting the lead teacher.

The Growing Years of Apex is a licensed childcare center seeking Floaters/Teacher Aides to work with all age groups!

To be QUALIFIED for this position, we require a high school diploma OR GED and the ability to pass all background checks. A plus if you have previous childcare experience!

Required Shift

  • Monday -
  • Friday, 8:00am - 2:00pm
  • OR 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Compensation: $15-$17/hr based on education and experience

  • We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including:
  • Competitive Pay
  • Paid Trainings, including Enhanced Career and Professional Development
  • Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
  • 401k with Match
  • Discounts for Childcare
  • Fun and Positive Place to Work
  • Open Door Policy
  • Shirts and Swag - we love to show appreciation for our teachers!

Our Hiring Process

1. Resume screen 2. Phone screen with recruiter (30 minutes) 3. On-site interview with Center Director (30-60 minutes) 1. Q&A 2. Classroom observation 4. Offer

Main Job Responsibilities

  • Willingness to effectively substitute for any position as needed. This includes covering staff members’ breaks, filling in for staff members in their absences, and assuming the classroom duties of staff members before or after their scheduled shifts.
  • Demonstrate patience, kindness and positive interactions with all children, parents, and staff.
  • Operate as a team player and willingness to help where needed under the director of the lead teacher.
  • Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.

If you have a positive attitude, love working with children and desire to work in a fun and professional environment, we encourage you to apply today!

The Growing Years is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or GED and the ability to pass all background checks. Must be physically capable of lifting 40 lbs and working actively around small children.

  • high school
  • Teamwork
  • Physical Stamina
  • Patient Communication
  • Classroom Management
  • Childcare
  • Child Safety
  • Substituting

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Professional Development
  • 401k With Match
  • Paid Trainings
  • Childcare Discounts

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$15 - $17/hr
Location
Apex, North Carolina
Posted
Jun 1, 2026
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Hiring organization

The Growing Years

The Growing Years is hiring in Apex, North Carolina. It operates in retail. Team size: 2-10 employees. This opening is listed as unknown.

Salary listed on 16 jobs
IndustryRetail
Size2-10 employees
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North Carolina floater roles stay consistently needed

In North Carolina, floater positions are often in demand because schools and care settings need flexible coverage for absences, schedule gaps, and changing daily staffing needs. These roles can be competitive because employers look for dependable candidates who can adapt quickly, meet basic education and background-check requirements, and handle the physical demands of the job. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm you can lift up to 40 lbs and are comfortable with sitting, standing, and climbing stairs before applying.

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