WAKEMAN BOYS & GIRLS CLUB·Bridgeport, Connecticut
The floater teacher supports various classrooms by covering staff breaks, absences, and maintaining required child-to-staff ratios. They are responsible for supervising children, assisting with educational activities, and performing daily care tasks like meals and cleaning.
$18.00 PRIMARY FUNCTION: The ELC daycare center floater is a versatile, nurturing professional who supports various classrooms by covering staff breaks, covering absences, and maintaining required child-to-staff ratios. They ensure consistent care across ages (preschool-school aged) by assisting with activities, meals, and supervision, requiring high adaptability and strong communication skill. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Classroom Support: Move between classrooms to assist Head teachers/Assistant Teachers, providing coverage to maintain ratios, covering breaks, or filling in during absences. Child Care & Safety: Actively supervise children during play, meals, and nap times to ensure a safe, clean, and organized environment. Curriculum Assistance: Implement age-appropriate activities and support educational, social-emotional development as directed by lead teachers. Daily Care Tasks: Assist with meals, snacks, potty training, and cleaning/sanitizing surfaces.
Quickly learn and follow the routines, schedules, and lesson plans of different classrooms.
Education: High school diploma or GED is required Experience: Previous professional experience in a childcare or daycare setting preferred.
Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification preferred.
Physical
Requirements: Ability to lift children (up to 40 lbs), bend, and sit on the floor.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and the physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs. Previous experience in a childcare setting and Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification are preferred.
Market context
In Connecticut, classroom teacher roles are typically shaped by steady demand for candidates who can support student learning and meet school compliance requirements. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for a mix of classroom readiness, safety certifications, and relevant experience; here, the listed requirements include a valid CT driver’s license plus CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration certifications. Job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time, so review the source posting and confirm whether an Associate’s degree and Human Services experience are preferred or required before applying.
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