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Floater Teacher

Amazing Explorers Academy·St. Johns, Michigan

$16 - $19/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

The Floater Teacher assists lead teachers in supervising children and managing classroom activities to ensure curriculum adherence. They are responsible for maintaining a safe, clean environment and handling student documentation and reporting.

The Floater is responsible for assisting the classroom lead teacher with the general supervision and management of a class of children. He or she must be knowledgeable in developmentally appropriate practices; and have flexible hours that cover the needs of the center. The Floater is responsible for assisting teachers in supervising all children in their room ensuring activities and curriculum are adhered to as required by the Director.

Responsibilities

  • Helps and supervises children during all activities
  • Counsels children when social, academic, or adjustment problems arise
  • Ensures that the appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment of the classroom are appropriately maintained
  • Helps children with mealtimes and clean-up
  • Helps with all academy and classroom paperwork, such as daily tracking notes, student accident reports, and attendance reports
  • Attends and participates in staff meetings, academy events, and parent meetings as requested
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Work together with other educators, discussing your progress and sharing ideas Preschool Floater requirements are:
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Must meet all requirements stipulated by the state for this position
  • Must be able to adapt to teaching in any of the classrooms
  • Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality
  • Highly professional and dependable
  • Must be able to interact appropriately with students of all ages and skill levels as well as with parents, coworkers, and management
  • Good ability to act as a mediator between children
  • Certification in child CPR
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds, sit on the floor, and interact with children

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 18 years old, hold a child CPR certification, and meet state requirements for childcare. Physical ability to lift 50 pounds and a professional, friendly demeanor are required.

  • Adaptability
  • CPR Certification
  • Professionalism
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Child Supervision
  • Classroom Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Parent Communication
  • Developmentally Appropriate Practices
  • Student Tracking

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$16 - $19/hr
Location
St. Johns, Michigan
Posted
Jun 12, 2026
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Hiring organization

Amazing Explorers Academy

Amazing Explorers Academy is a nurturing educational environment where little minds open up to develop lifelong learning skills designed to inspire, connect and engage the great minds of the 21 st century. Our preschools were developed for the 21st-century learner and inspired...

Salary listed on 26 jobs
IndustryEducation Management
TypePrivately Held
Size51-200 employees
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Floater teacher role in Michigan

Floater teacher openings in Michigan often reflect steady demand for flexible classroom support across early childhood and school settings. This role is competitive because employers look for candidates who understand developmentally appropriate practices, meet state-specific guidelines, and can adapt quickly; a high school diploma or GED is required, and prior professional teaching experience is not preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your fit for flexible scheduling and classroom coverage before applying.

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