Preschool Floater Teacher

Are you passionate about childhood education and helping children learn, grow, and develop while working in a fun and rewarding environment? At Oak Ridge Children’s Academy and Daycare, our mission is to serve families in our community by providing high quality education and affordable childcare in a loving, safe, and nurturing atmosphere. If you are motivated to make a positive impact on our future generation, apply today to become a part of our team!  

This is a full-time position that works Monday – Friday 8:30am -5:30pm. The pay is $15 -17 per hour with merit increases depending on experience and qualifications.  This role is located at our center:  1118 W Oak Ridge Rd, Orlando, FL 32809

Why You’ll Love Working with Us:

• After 90 days: 50% off childcare
• After 1 year: 40 hours paid vacation, paid holidays, 2 personal days (16 hours)
• Company-matched investment plan
• Healthcare available via Marketplace Insurance
• Paid professional development

The  Preschool Teacher Floater works with the lead teacher of the classroom to plan and implement curriculum based on the age groups working with such as the 2-year-old, 3-year-old, and Afternoon VPK Classrooms while also serving as a model and mentor, and coordinates engaging developmental activities for children. You’ll have the chance to build a dynamic classroom environment, create fun-filled learning activities, and support children’s growth and success. 

What You’ll Do

• Assist the lead classroom teacher to coordinate and implement educational curriculum by creating classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• Lead by example and encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching
• Work with the lead teach to plan individual and group age-appropriate exercises to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive, and emotional growth
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement
• Ensure all Center policies and state regulations are met
• Represent Oak Ridge Children’s Academy with warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail.

What We Need from You:

• High school diploma and/or degree in Early childhood education or related field of study required
• FL DCF 45 hours Required
• National CDA Highly Preferred
• FL DCF Transcript – Please send transcript to View email address on j.brt.mv. You can retrieve the transcript from
• Minimum of 1-2 years of professional early childhood teaching experience
• Must clear a full level II DCF background check
• Bilingual proficiency is a plus (Spanish/English preferred)
• Strong knowledge of child development principles and early childhood education best practices.
• Strong understanding of children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where students are engaged and encouraged to succeed
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Oak Ridge Children's Academy & Day Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in and seek diversity in our applicants.