Lead Teacher Float

Reports To: Director / Assistant Director

Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

Position Summary

The Child Care Lead Float Teacher supports classroom operations across all age groups by stepping into lead roles as needed. This position ensures continuity of care, maintains high-quality programming, and upholds licensing, safety, and center policies when permanent staff are absent or additional coverage is required. The Lead Float is a reliable, adaptable educator who builds positive relationships with children, families, and staff.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Classroom & Child Care Responsibilities

• Step into lead teacher roles across classrooms as needed (infants, toddlers, preschool, school-age)
• Implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and daily schedules
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment
• Supervise children at all times and ensure active, appropriate guidance
• Support children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development
• Assist with diapering, toileting, feeding, and nap routines as required

Program & Compliance

• Follow all mn licensing regulations, center policies, and procedures
• Maintain accurate classroom documentation (attendance, incident reports, daily logs)
• Ensure health, safety, and sanitation standards are consistently met
• Support ratio compliance and smooth classroom transitions

Team Collaboration

• Communicate effectively with classroom teachers and leadership
• Model professional behavior and best practices for staff
• Provide guidance and support to assistant teachers when serving as lead
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, and staff

Family Engagement

• Greet families warmly and communicate daily information as needed
• Answer basic parent questions and direct concerns to leadership when appropriate

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Meets state requirements for a Lead Teacher position
• Experience working in a licensed child care setting
• Strong knowledge of child development and classroom management
• Ability to adapt quickly and work in multiple classrooms
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• CDA, Associate's, or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Active role requiring standing, bending, lifting children, and floor work
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Indoor and outdoor supervision in various weather conditions

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person