Catholic Charities·Hartford, Connecticut
The floater assists in the physical, emotional, and intellectual development of children by implementing lesson plans and providing classroom supervision. They also maintain a sanitary learning environment and interface professionally with parents and center staff.
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 hold a high school diploma or GED and possess at least 540 hours of documented experience with pre-school children. Additionally, a valid Child CPR/First Aid certification and a clean criminal background check are required.
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.