Building Floater / Support Teacher | Cranston, RI Do you enjoy connecting with children of all ages? Are you adaptable, energetic, and happiest when every day looks a little different? If you love building relationships across an entire school community, this could be the perfect role for you. We are a small, privately owned, Reggio Emilia-inspired early childhood program in Cranston, Rhode Island. Our Building Floater is an essential member of our teaching team, providing consistent support throughout the school while helping classrooms run smoothly and ensuring children experience warm, responsive care throughout the day. What You'll Do As our Building Floater, you will: Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and teachers across all classrooms. Provide classroom coverage during teacher planning time, meetings, and professional development. Support classrooms during lunch breaks and rest time. Assist teachers during transitions, including outdoor play, arrival, departure, and other busy parts of the day. Step into classrooms as needed to maintain appropriate staffing ratios and support the daily flow of the program. Engage children in play, conversations, and learning experiences that reflect our respectful, child-centered philosophy. Help maintain beautiful, organized, and inviting learning environments. Collaborate with teachers to ensure continuity and consistency for children throughout the day. We're Looking For Someone Who Loves spending time with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-kindergarten children. Is flexible, dependable, and enjoys variety in their workday. Can confidently adapt to different classroom routines and teaching styles. Brings a calm, positive presence and enjoys supporting others. Values respectful relationships and child-led learning. Works well independently while also thriving as part of a collaborative team. Is organized, observant, and ready to jump in wherever help is needed. What Makes This Role Special No two days are exactly alike. You'll become a familiar, trusted face throughout the school, supporting every classroom while forming relationships with children of all ages. This is an ideal position for someone who enjoys movement, flexibility, and being an important part of a close-knit school community. If you love variety, teamwork, and creating joyful experiences for children every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$17.00 per hour

Experience:

early childhood education: 1 year (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Cranston, RI 02920 (Required)

Work Location:

In person