Float Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Float Teacher

Beachwood, Ohio
$16-$18 per hour
Full-Time
Associate Degree Required
⭐ Minimum 2 Years Experience

Join the Play Time Early Childhood Enrichment Center Team!

Do you enjoy working with children of all ages and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Play Time Early Childhood Enrichment Center is seeking a caring, flexible, and dependable Float Teacher to support classrooms throughout our center.

As a Float Teacher, you will play an essential role in maintaining a high-quality learning environment by providing classroom support where needed, building positive relationships with children and families, and helping create engaging educational experiences every day.

What You'll Do

• Support teachers and children in classrooms throughout the center

• Assist with implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities

• Foster a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment

• Promote children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development

• Observe and assess children's progress and developmental needs

• Communicate effectively with families and team members

• Maintain classroom organization, cleanliness, and safety standards

• Step into various classroom roles as needed while ensuring continuity of care and learning

• Follow all center policies, procedures, and licensing requirements

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree, bachelor's degree, CDA, or CPL Level 3 in Early Childhood Education or a related field

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in an early childhood setting

• Strong knowledge of child development and best practices in early childhood education

• Current or willingness to obtain required ODJFS certifications:

  • CPR

  • First Aid

  • Child Abuse Recognition and Prevention

  • Communicable Disease Training

• Ability to complete 30 hours of approved Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) training every two years

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills

• Ability to adapt quickly to different classrooms and age groups

• Passion for helping children learn, grow, and succeed

Program Standards

The ideal candidate will support and comply with:

• Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) Licensing Regulations

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Guidelines

• Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) 5-Star Standards

• Healthy Ohio Initiatives

• Universal Pre-Kindergarten Standards

• Teaching Strategies GOLD

• USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)

Benefits

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

✅ Competitive Salary
✅ Flexible Scheduling
✅ Paid Time Off (PTO)
✅ Paid Holidays
✅ Medical Insurance with Prescription Coverage
✅ Dental and Vision Insurance
✅ Life Insurance
✅ Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
✅ Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
✅ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
✅ 401(k) Retirement Plan
✅ Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability Coverage
✅ Career Advancement Opportunities
✅ Internal Transfers and Promotions
✅ On-Site Child Care Center
✅ Free Parking
✅ Employee Discount Opportunities

Current OpeningKing David Campus

? 27100 Cedar Road, Beachwood, OH 44122

Schedule:

• Full-Time

• Monday through Friday

• No Weekends

• Paid Holidays

About Play Time Early Childhood Enrichment Center

Play Time Early Childhood Enrichment Center is committed to providing a high-quality early childhood educational experience rooted in exploration, discovery, and play-based learning. Our talented educators create enriching environments that inspire curiosity, build confidence, and help every child reach their fullest potential.

About King David

King David is recognized for its commitment to excellence and superior care. Our employees are the foundation of our success, and we foster a workplace culture that empowers, inspires, and supports professional growth.

Our core values include:

• Excellence

• Compassion

• Integrity

• Service

• Stewardship

We are looking for individuals who share our commitment to exceptional service, teamwork, accountability, and lifelong learning.

As a tobacco-free campus, we are dedicated to promoting the health and safety of our residents, clients, guests, and employees.

Make a Difference Every Day!

If you're passionate about early childhood education and enjoy bringing your skills and enthusiasm to a variety of classrooms, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the Play Time ECEC family!

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