Part time Afternoon Teacher (floater) Highlands Community Ministries Louisville, KY Job Details Part-time From $15.81 an hour 17 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Position Overview Highlands Community Ministries is seeking a caring, dependable, and flexible Part-Time Floater to provide support across multiple classrooms each afternoon. This position plays an important role in maintaining appropriate staff-to-child ratios, assisting with transitions, providing breaks for teachers, and ensuring children receive high-quality care in a safe, nurturing environment. The Floater will work with children of various ages and should be comfortable adapting to different classrooms, routines, and developmental needs while supporting lead teachers and maintaining continuity of care.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 12:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide supervision and care for children in accordance with state licensing regulations and center policies. Support multiple classrooms throughout the day based on staffing and program needs. Assist lead teachers with classroom activities, transitions, outdoor play, meals, snacks, diapering, toileting, and nap routines. Help maintain safe, clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environments. Build positive, nurturing relationships with children while encouraging their social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Engage children in age-appropriate activities including reading, art, music, sensory play, gross motor activities, and free play. Assist with classroom setup, cleaning, sanitizing toys and materials, and other daily classroom responsibilities. Complete required documentation, including care reports in Brightwheel, when assigned. Communicate professionally and respectfully with children, families, and coworkers. Follow all health, safety, sanitation, and emergency procedures. Perform other duties as assigned to support the daily operation of the childcare program. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to work effectively with children of various ages and developmental levels. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Flexibility to adapt to changing classroom assignments and daily priorities. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. Patience, compassion, and a positive attitude when interacting with children and families. Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately in stressful or emergency situations. Basic proficiency in reading, writing, and communicating in English. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required. Previous experience working with children is preferred. Ability to pass all required criminal background checks and TB screening. Must meet all applicable state licensing requirements for childcare staff. Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. Frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and sit on the floor with children. Regularly use hands and arms for lifting, carrying, reaching, and assisting children. Frequently move throughout the center and between classrooms. Lift and carry up to 20 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally. Work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions during playground supervision.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $15.81 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

Louisville, KY 40204 (Required)

Work Location:

In person