Catholic Charities·Hartford, Connecticut
The floater supports the physical, emotional, and intellectual development of children by covering various classrooms and implementing core curriculum activities. Key duties include supervising students, maintaining a sanitary environment, and interfacing professionally with parents.
The floater will assist in the implementation of the physical, emotional, social and intellectual development of the children in the classroom he/she is covering. Toward this end, the floater will be supervised by the center director and/or the assistant director. Duties shall include, but are not necessarily limited to, provide supervision, guidance and support to the children in the classrooms, work with classroom teacher on activity implementation consistent with the center’s core curriculum, interface with parents, and assist in maintaining orderly in classrooms and attend continuing education workshops and conferences as required by licensing regulations or funding sources.
• A pre-employment health certification, including a documented, negative tuberculin test or normal chest x-ray is required as well as a criminal background check
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least 540 hours of documented experience with pre-school children. Required certifications include Child CPR/First Aid, a negative tuberculin test, and a clean criminal background check.
Market context
In Connecticut, floater roles in early childhood settings are often competitive because employers look for dependable coverage staff who can step into different classrooms and maintain routines. This posting requires a high school diploma or GED, 540 documented hours with preschool children, Child CPR/First Aid, a negative TB test or chest x-ray, and a criminal background check. The job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review fit faster; before applying, confirm your experience documentation and certification records are current.
