Floater Teacher

The Learning Experience - Columbia, SC

Floater Teacher

Columbia, SC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    🌟 Full-Time Floater Teacher (Infant–Preschool)

    Location: The Learning Experience, Columbia Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM Compensation: $14/hr

    Make an Impact Across Our Entire School

    Do you enjoy variety in your day and feel confident working with children of all ages? We're looking for a dependable, adaptable, and enthusiastic Full-Time Floater Teacher to support classrooms throughout our center, serving children from 6 weeks to 5 years old.

    As a Floater Teacher, you'll be an essential part of our team, stepping into different classrooms as needed to support children, teachers, and daily operations. One day you may be helping infants reach developmental milestones, while the next you may be assisting preschoolers with school-readiness activities. Your flexibility, positive attitude, and ability to build relationships quickly will help ensure every classroom receives the support it needs.

    This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with multiple age groups, thrives in a dynamic environment, and understands that the needs of the center may vary from day to day.

    What You'll Do

    Provide classroom support across infant, toddler, and preschool programs as assigned

    Assist with implementing engaging, age-appropriate learning activities

    Support children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development

    Help maintain safe, clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environments

    Assist with daily routines including feeding, diapering, toileting, meals, rest time, and transitions

    Build positive relationships with children, families, and team members

    Follow classroom schedules, center policies, and state licensing requirements

    Step into different classrooms as needed to maintain quality care and appropriate staffing levels

    Support teachers and leadership in ensuring smooth daily operations

    What We're Looking For

    Experience working with young children is preferred

    Comfort and confidence working with children ranging from 6 weeks to 5 years old

    Flexibility to support multiple classrooms and age groups throughout the day

    Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities, classroom assignments, and staffing needs

    Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset

    Dependable attendance and reliability

    Early Childhood Education coursework or related experience is a plus

    Must obtain (or be willing to obtain) the free 15-hour South Carolina Health & Safety Certification before orientation

    Must obtain (or be willing to obtain) First Aid/CPR certification

    A patient, nurturing, energetic, and professional approach to working with children

    Why You'll Love Working Here

    Supportive and collaborative team culture

    Opportunities to gain experience across all age groups and classrooms

    Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

    A dynamic role where every day brings new experiences and learning opportunities

    The chance to make a meaningful impact throughout the entire center

    This position is subject to all applicable state licensing requirements.

    This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.