Part Time Floater Teacher
Columbia, SC
Part Time Floater Teacher
Part Time • Columbia, SC
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🌟 Part-Time Floater Teacher (Infant–Preschool)
Location: The Learning Experience, Columbia
Schedule: Part-Time, Monday–Friday (availability required based on center needs)
Typical Shifts: Examples include, but are not limited to, 6:30 AM–1:00 PM ,10:00 AM–2:00 PM, 1:00 PM- 6:00 PM (full availability is required, schedule is based on center needs each week)
Compensation: $14/hr
Schedule: Part-Time, Monday–Friday (availability required based on center needs)
Typical Shifts: Examples include, but are not limited to, 6:30 AM–1:00 PM ,10:00 AM–2:00 PM, 1:00 PM- 6:00 PM (full availability is required, schedule is based on center needs each week)
Compensation: $14/hr
Bring Flexibility, Energy, and Support Where It's Needed Most
Do you enjoy working with children of all ages and thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are exactly alike? We're looking for a dependable, adaptable, and enthusiastic Part-Time Floater Teacher to support classrooms ranging from infants (6 weeks) through preschool (5 years).
As a Floater Teacher, you'll play a vital role in helping our center run smoothly by providing classroom support where it's needed most. From comforting infants and engaging toddlers to assisting preschoolers with learning activities, you'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact across multiple age groups every day.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, works well with change, and can confidently transition between classrooms while maintaining a positive and nurturing presence.
What You'll Do
- Provide support across infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms as assigned
- Assist teachers with classroom activities, routines, and supervision
- Help maintain a safe, clean, organized, and engaging learning environment
- Support daily care routines, including feeding, diapering, toileting, meals, and transitions
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and team members
- Follow classroom schedules, center procedures, and licensing requirements
- Step into different classrooms throughout the day based on staffing and operational needs
- Foster a warm, nurturing environment that supports children's growth and development
What We're Looking For
- Experience working with young children is preferred
- Comfort and confidence working with children ranging from 6 weeks to 5 years old
- Flexibility to work with multiple age groups and adapt quickly to changing classroom assignments
- Dependable attendance and willingness to work shifts based on center needs rather than personal scheduling preferences
- Availability Monday through Friday for varying part-time schedules
- Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to maintain professionalism and consistency while supporting different teaching teams
- Must obtain (or be willing to obtain) the free 15-hour South Carolina Health & Safety Certification before orientation
- Must obtain (or be willing to obtain) First Aid/CPR certification
- A patient, positive, and energetic approach to working with children
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Flexible part-time opportunity with varied and engaging workdays
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Experience working with multiple age groups and classrooms
- Opportunities to grow within the field of early childhood education
- A meaningful role supporting children, families, and teachers throughout the center
This position is subject to all applicable state licensing requirements.
Compensation: $14.00 - $14.00 per hour
The Learning Experience
At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.
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Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.
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At TLE®, we’ve created a full cast of characters that become our little learners’ educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.Â
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This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.
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Our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of a child, their families, and the communities we serve.We achieve this mission through three core values: an Innovative Mindset, a Collaborative Spirit, and Community Impact.
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