Part Time Childcare Teacher First Discovery Academy Acworth, GA Job Details Part-time From $14.50 an hour 2 days ago Benefits Professional development assistance Opportunities for advancement Flexible schedule Childcare Qualifications School experience Teamwork Interpersonal skills Employee relationship building Cleaning Classroom experience Stakeholder relationship building Full Job Description First Discovery Children's Academy is opening in the Acworth/Kennesaw area, and we're looking for a dependable, energetic Part-Time Floater who loves working with children and is ready to support our classrooms wherever they're needed most. Our floaters are an important part of our team. You'll work alongside teachers and leadership to provide classroom coverage, maintain required teacher-to-child ratios, support daily routines, and help create a safe, nurturing environment for every child in our care. If you're flexible, reliable, enjoy working with different age groups, and love being part of a team, we'd love to meet you. What You'll Do As our Part-Time Floater, you will: Provide classroom coverage and support throughout the center as needed. Assist teachers with daily routines, activities, meals, transitions, and rest times. Help maintain required teacher-to-child ratios at all times. Supervise children closely and prioritize their health and safety. Engage children through play, conversations, stories, songs, and age-appropriate activities. Support classrooms ranging from infants through preschool based on the needs of the center. Help maintain clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environments. Follow classroom schedules, routines, and teacher directions. Assist with diapering, toileting, feeding, and other caregiving responsibilities as appropriate for the age group. Build positive relationships with children, families, teachers, and leadership. Follow Bright from the Start licensing requirements and First Discovery policies and procedures. Step into different classrooms with a positive attitude and willingness to help. Required Qualifications To be considered, applicants must have: Experience working with children in a childcare, preschool, school, or similar setting. All required Georgia Health & Safety training completed or the ability to complete required training before beginning work. Ability to work comfortably with multiple age groups. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Reliable transportation and excellent attendance. Ability to meet all Bright from the Start employment requirements, including required background checks. A flexible, dependable, and professional attitude. Preferred Qualifications At least 1 year of experience in a licensed childcare center. Experience in a Georgia Quality Rated early learning program. Current CPR & First Aid Certification. CDA, TCC, Associate's Degree, or coursework in Early Childhood Education or a related field. Familiarity with Bright from the Start licensing regulations. Why Join First Discovery? Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications. Part-time schedule. Supportive leadership team. Curriculum and classroom materials provided. Opportunities for advancement and professional growth. Positive team culture where your contributions matter. Beautiful learning environment designed for children to thrive. Paid professional development opportunities. We Think You'll Thrive Here If You... Believe every child deserves to feel loved, safe, and celebrated. Are comfortable jumping into different classrooms and helping wherever you're needed. Love singing songs, reading stories, playing, and engaging with children. Can quickly adapt to different classroom routines and age groups. Notice what needs to be done and are willing to lend a hand. Take reliability and punctuality seriously. Enjoy being part of a team and supporting other educators. Want to grow your experience in early childhood education. This Position Isn't the Best Fit If... Reliability and punctuality are a challenge. You prefer working in only one classroom or with one age group. Frequent changes in your daily classroom assignment would be frustrating. Teamwork isn't your style. You're uncomfortable with diapering, toileting, feeding, cleaning, or other hands-on childcare responsibilities. You're not excited about helping create a high-quality learning environment every day. Ready to Join Our Team? If you're dependable, flexible, and passionate about working with young children, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of First Discovery Children's Academy, where the first discoveries in life are made.

Pay:

From $14.50 per hour

Benefits:

Childcare Flexible schedule Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person