Floater

Floater Arlington, TX 76016 $17.50 - $19.00 an hour - Full-time $17.50 - $19.00 an hour - Full-time •

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Are you looking for a new career? Do you have a passion for working in early education? Do you see the early education field as your chosen "career" and not just a stepping stone to your next job? Do you love children and want to make a difference in their lives by teaching God's word? If so, we would love to talk with you about joining our team of Early Education "career-minded individuals". We are accepting applications for a full time Floater/Assistant Teacher position at our Early Education Center for the upcoming 2026/2027 school year AND the 2027 summer program. School starts August 12, 2026, and teachers start their contract on August 3rd for a full week of in-service. We are looking for an amazing, experienced, dependable person to join our team!! MUST be flexible and willing to work with all age groups from infants through Pre-K. The work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm with an hour lunch break each day. We are looking for someone with at least 4 years' experience working with infants, toddlers, 2-year-olds, and 3-year-olds in a licensed childcare center. We prefer someone who has experience teaching conscious discipline and the Frogstreet curriculum. You must be loving, kind, and have good communication skills. You must also be organized and willing to set clear, firm boundaries with the children to provide a strong classroom structure that enables a positive learning environment. Our Early Education Center accepts children from infants 6 weeks of age through Pre-K. We are open Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. We follow the Arlington ISD school year calendar for Holiday closings. We also have an 8-week summer program in June and July. We provide a structured Preschool Program and teach the FrogStreet Curriculum. We are searching for someone who has experience teaching young children in a licensed center. Must be knowledgeable of Minimum standards and VERY flexible.

• Please only apply if your resume shows prior childcare experience in a licensed childcare facility.

The ideal candidate must be 21 years of age, flexible, energetic, a team player, and have experience working in a licensed childcare center. We also need someone VERY dependable and someone willing to commit to

ONE FULL

year (2026/2027 school year and Summer 2027) Please email us as soon as possible to set up an appointment for an interview.

WE ARE IN NEED OF FILLING THIS POSITION ASAP!

Please send your email today!!! We are a Christian Early Education Center located in the St. Barnabas United Methodist Church in Arlington, Texas.

Requirements for the job include:

• Christian/actively involved in a church 21 years or older
• NO criminal history and must be able to pass a background check, including an FBI fingerprint check. (PLEASE do not apply if you have a criminal history of any kind)
• High School diploma/GED
• Flexible, dependable, team player (DRAMA FREE)
• Prior experience teaching or experience in a licensed childcare facility required. (Prefer 4 plus yrs.)
• Arlington Childcare certificate is a plus
• CPR/First Aid Certified a plus . Prefer someone Familiar with Ministry Safe Policies and Procedures
• Must meet all requirements by Childcare licensing Benefits of the position A flexible schedule that follows the Arlington ISD school Calendar regarding Holidays.

(We are closed during Spring break, Thanksgiving week, two weeks for Christmas break, one week in June, and one week in July, etc.) This is a huge benefit to those having children in school or those who like to be off during the holidays. We pay one week (40 hours) of Holiday pay during Christmas break, and pay up to 2 days per year for inclement weather closures after 90 days of probation. We also offer 6 paid major holidays after 12 months of employment. All other holidays/closures are unpaid. We allow employees the flexibility to take off up to 40 hours per contracted year if needed for illnesses, appointments, emergencies, etc. These 40 hours are unpaid. 75% Tuition discount for full-time employees and 50% discount for part-time employees' children to attend our Early Education Center. 4-day/10-hour work schedules to provide a home/work-life balance for all staff positions except for a select few starting in August 2026. (except for: Floaters, Specialty Teacher and 3-year-old Assistant Teacher) Fun, friendly Christian TEAM environment

Stable Employment Benefits:

Employee childcare discount up to 75% off Paid time off after 90 days of employment (1 week at Christmas & 2 bad weather days) Performance bonus plan after completing 1 year of employment Telemedicine program (company-paid) Uniform reimbursement every 12 months Paid Training after 90 days of probation No weekends/nights 6 paid holidays after completing 1 year of employment competitive pay for the childcare industry/yearly raises when earned In-house advancement opportunities (example: Floater, Assistant Teacher, full- time Day off Subs, Lead Teacher) Other higher advancement opportunities for the Admin team: (example: Conscious Discipline Specialist/Social Media Manager, Curriculum Coordinator, Assistant Director)

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$17.50 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Professional development assistance Application Question(s): Is your resume up to date? Including current employment and end dates on all employment history?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Early childhood education: 4 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

CPR/First Aid Certificate (Required)

Work Location:

In person