Early Childhood Education Floater

PPCDC - 3.0

West Columbia, SC Job Details Part-time | Full-time Up to $16.50 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications Childcare CPR Certification High school diploma or GED First Aid Certification Classroom experience Full Job Description Early Childhood Education Floater Job Summary We are seeking a caring, energetic, and adaptable Floater to join our early childhood education team. As a Floater, you will play an important role in supporting children and teachers across multiple classrooms and age groups. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young children, thrives in a team environment, and wants to gain hands-on experience across different areas of early childhood education. You'll help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where every child feels supported, valued, and ready to learn. The ideal candidate is dependable, flexible, compassionate, and passionate about helping young children learn and grow. Responsibilities Supervise and engage children during classroom activities, outdoor play, meals, rest periods, and transitions while maintaining a safe and positive environment. Support classroom teachers with daily activities, lesson implementation, routines, and age-appropriate learning experiences. Assist with positive behavior guidance and help children develop social-emotional skills. Maintain clean, organized, and welcoming classrooms that encourage exploration, creativity, and learning. Provide attentive and compassionate care to children with a variety of developmental, behavioral, and individual needs. Work collaboratively with all Center staff to ensure consistency and continuity of care throughout the day. Communicate professionally and respectfully with parents and caregivers regarding children's daily experiences, activities, and needs. Follow all applicable health, safety, licensing, and mandated reporting requirements. Follow established emergency procedures, including pediatric first aid and CPR protocols. Transition smoothly between classrooms and age groups based on daily staffing and program needs. Help foster a positive, joyful, and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. Qualifications & Experience Previous experience working with children in a preschool, daycare, childcare, babysitting, nannying, or similar setting. Genuine interest in early childhood education and the development of young children. Understanding of age-appropriate child development and positive behavior guidance. Ability to work effectively with children of varying ages, personalities, and developmental needs. Experience working with children with additional support needs is a plus. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Dependable, flexible, patient, and willing to jump in wherever support is needed. Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality when working with children and families. Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification is preferred; training will be provided as needed. Previous classroom experience is preferred but not required. We are happy to provide training for motivated candidates who are eager to learn and grow. Why Apply? As an Early Child Education Floater, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced early childhood educators, build valuable classroom skills, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of young children. If you are passionate about working with children, and are ready to bring patience, energy, and positivity to each day, we would love to hear from you! Join us in creating a joyful learning environment where every child feels safe, valued, and supported. Compensation dependent on education and experience. Must be 18 years of age or older, hold a high school diploma or equivalent, and be able to pass the required background checks.

Pay:

Up to $16.50 per hour Expected hours: 30.0 - 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Paid time off Application Question(s): Are you willing and able to work Monday - through Friday until 6 PM?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person