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Child Care Associates is an equal opportunity employer who offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, mental or physical disability, political affiliation, beliefs, protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws, or any other protected class.

We are seeking a flexible and dependable Campus Floater to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide support across multiple classrooms, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children. Responsibilities include assisting teachers with daily activities, maintaining classroom organization, and adapting to the needs of various age groups while fostering a positive learning experience for all children.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must obtain age appropriate CDA within one year of employment. Related degrees can be substituted for CDA.
• Six months of previous childcare experience is required.
• Must demonstrate an understanding of human behavior and have expressive and receptive language abilities.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess a special ability to maintain positive relationships with children, co-workers and parents.
• Ability to work with infants warmly, calmly and in an unhurried way.
• Insured and reliable vehicle for transportation.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment and/or periodic physical examination, annual TB skin test, and complete background check every 24 months.

The physical requirements for this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to walk at a fast pace for extended periods of time.
• Participate and incorporate brisk ten (10) minute walks with children into daily routine/lesson plans.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able frequently to twist, turn, kneel, bend and stoop multiple times per day.
• Must be able to perform physical activities with children.
• Must be able to monitor children’s safety in all activities.

The Campus Floater will be required to assist in classrooms serving children ages 0-4. Assignments will be made based on staffing and the special needs of the children on a daily, weekly, monthly or as needed basis.

• Assist campus staff and provide proper support to each assigned classroom as needed.
• Guide children in activities, which promote physical, intellectual, emotional and social development under the supervision of a teacher.
• Use the appropriate skills to meet social, emotional, physical and developmental needs of individual infants and toddlers.
• Actively supervise children on playground.
• Assist in preparation of child development materials in assigned classroom as needed.
• Assist with arranging the physical environment to meet the changing needs of infants and toddlers.
• Observe children for safety purposes.
• Establish and maintain positive communication with children and families.
• Supervise and guide children during mealtime, toileting/diaper changes, hand washing, rest periods and play activities.
• Assist in maintaining children’s areas in a neat, sanitary and orderly condition, which may include some cleaning, sweeping and/or mopping in the classroom area.
• Participate in 20 hours of annual training and all staff development activities, in-service training and workshops as required.
• Perform other related duties as required.